Pie Irons are the essential tool to make camping experience extra special. While I'll share Camping Pie Iron recipes and ideas for sweet and savory stuffed pies. You'll love the easy way to make dessert while camping. Sitting around a campfire is such a great social experience, catching up with friends and eating.
Why You'll Love These Recipes
- Versatile - perfect for sweet tor savory fillings, the gooey filling will leave you wanting more
- Interactive Cooking - get the kids involved in filling their own sandwiches and cook them together as a family
- Camping Tradition - share your childhood memories with a trip down memory lane. Create new campfire memories with your family with this retro cooking experience.
- Pie Iron Dessert Recipes - specifically sharing my 2 favorites - Lemon Meringue and Chocolate Caramel use easy everyday ingredients
Ingredients
Lemon Meringue Pie
- White Bread
- Lemon Curd
- White Marshmellows
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Chocolate Caramel Pie
- White Bread
- Caramel Spread - or Dulce de Leche
- Lindt Milk Chocolate Balls - cut in half
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
How to Make Camping Pie Iron Recipes
- Preheat- warm the Pie Iron over the hot coals for a few minutes until heated (not so hot that it burns).
- Spray Pie Iron - generous spray Non-Stick Cooking Spray inside both sides of the Pie Iron.
- Add Fillings - place a piece of bread on the Pie Iron. Layer your favorite fillings on a piece of bread (careful not to overfill) and top with another slice of bread creating a sandwich.
- Close Pie Iron - carefully close and clip firmly in place so it doesn't open during cooking.
- Cook - place over hot coals or fire and cook until golden brown. Depending on the heat and other variables, it can take 3-5 minutes per side.
- Check - to make sure it's cooked, carefully open and check that it's golden brown and insides are hot, melted and gooey.
- Serve - cut off any overhanging toast edges. Carefully remove and allow to cool as insides will be very hot. Enjoy and repeat.
Camping Pie Iron Ideas
Some classic camping recipes don't change, such as using a pie iron. However, it's fun to create new variations with so many options with what to put inside. Most of these recipes don't require a lot of refrigeration, and are easy ingredients to take with you on your camping trip.
- Pizza Pies - Pizza Sauce, Sliced Meat and Mozzarella
- Breakfast Pies - Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Cheese and Green Onions
- Baked Bean Pies - spoon Baked Beans and sprinkle with grated Cheese
- Tex Mex Pies - spoon Stagg's Chili, crushed Doritos, Cheese, Jalapeños and Green Onions
- Sweet Dessert Pies - spoon canned Apple Pie Filling, Blueberry Pie Filling or Cherry Pie filling for an easy dessert pie
- Nutella Pie - spread Nutella and top with Bananas, Strawberries or Blueberries
Recipe Tips and FAQs
- Don't Overfill - if you overfill your sandwiches, it will cause leakage and become a sticky, burnt mess
- Clean Each Time - after each use, clean Pie Iron throughly to prevent flavors from transferring to next sandwich
- Multiple Pie Irons - they are inexpensive to buy, and you'll need at least one per child. Trust me, they'll be so excited to cook
- Lots of Cooking Spray - be generous and re-apply after each use before adding ingredients
How to Clean a Pie Iron?
After using, wipe down with a paper towel or a damp cloth while warm. Avoid using soap or abrasive brushes or cleaners. Optional: spray a bit of cooking spray and wipe with a paper towel to keep sealed and seasoned to prevent rusting.
Can I Make Pie Iron Recipes Indoors?
Sure, but not recommended using the Pie Iron. Use these filling ideas are great in a Sandwich Maker, Panini Press or on a stovetop.
Grilling Recipes You'll Love
- Kangaroo Burgers (ok, you can use beef)!
- Grilling Corn in Husk
- Grilled Zucchini
- Grilling Fish in Foil - Trout Parcels
- Pork Kabobs
- Grilled Chicken Wing Skewers
- Hot Dog Toppings Ideas
- Grilled Snapper
- Flanken Short Ribs
Campfire Pie irons have become a bit of a retro novelty that's lots of fun with the family. Interactive eating not only for camping, but enjoyed lakeside, at a backyard bbq or when roasting marshmallow over a campfire. With limitless ways to personalize, whip it together in minutes and enjoy. Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!
Ingredients
Lemon Meringue Pie
- White Bread sliced
- Lemon Curd
- White Marshmallos
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Chocolate Caramel Pie
- White Bread sliced
- Caramel Spread
- Lindt Milk Chocolate Balls
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Preheat- warm the Pie Iron over the hot coals for a few minutes until heated (not so hot that it burns).
- Spray Pie Iron - generous spray Non-Stick Cooking Spray inside both sides of the Pie Iron.
- Add Fillings - place a piece of bread on the Pie Iron. Layer your favorite fillings on a piece of bread (careful not to overfill) and top with another slice of bread creating a sandwich.
- Close Pie Iron - carefully close and clip firmly in place so it doesn't open during cooking.
- Cook - place over hot coals or fire and cook until golden brown. Depending on the heat and other variables, it can take 3-5 minutes per side.
- Check - to make sure it's cooked, carefully open and check that it's golden brown and insides are hot, melted and gooey.
- Serve - cut off any overhanging toast edges. Carefully remove and allow to cool as insides will be very hot. Enjoy and repeat.
©PetersFoodAdventures.com *posted October 2015, updated April 2024
