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Camping recipes: delectable desserts

After a hard day relaxing in the great outdoors, it’s always a good idea to have something sweet to tempt kids and adults alike around the camping stove. For excellent camping dessert recipes, look no further: we’ve got you covered.

Cooking desserts on a camping grill or stove doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little preparation, you can make sure that everybody with a sweet tooth is satisfied. The recipes are kid-friendly, so children can add a (sticky) helping hand.

Banana S’Mores

Ingredients (per person):

1 banana
2 tbsp chocolate chips
1 tbsp marshmallows

Method:

Slice banana down the middle and place all other ingredients inside. Wrap well in foil.
Preheat grill to medium high.
Place foil-wrapped bananas in foil for 5-6 minutes, until chocolate is melted. Eat with a spoon. Ingredients in banana can be altered for personal taste; nuts are also a favourite.

bananas cooking in tin foil ropped with marshmellows and chocolate

Caramelised pineapple

Ingredients (4-6 people):

1 pineapple, cut into spears
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp cinnamon

Method:

Heat the grill or stove. Melt the butter in a heatproof container.
Sprinkle half cinnamon on pineapple. Whisk remainder with butter and sugar. Pour the mixture over pineapple.
Grill pineapple for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown. Pour over any leftover liquid and serve.

slices of pineapple caramalised in a dish

Cast Iron Skillet Brownie

Ingredients (8 people):

Cooking spray
1 packet brownie mix
3 tbsp vegetable oil
5 tbsp water
1 medium egg

Method:

Spray your skillet with cooking spray and set your stove or grill to medium.
Put all ingredients into the pan and whisk together.
Place pan on the heat for 25-30 min, until edges are crunchy and middle of brownie is set. Carefully remove slices from the skillet. Serve with fruit or on its own.