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Two open foil packet pear crisps surrounded by pears.

Foil Packet Pear Crisp

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
This juicy foil packet pear crisp is a simple autumn dessert featuring tender spiced pears topped with a crispy oat mixture. Make it over the campfire, on your grill, or in the oven.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 418 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the pears

  • 2 large pears cored and sliced ½-inch thick
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • Cooking spray

For the oat topping

  • ½ cup oats
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter cut into small cubes

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a bed of hot coals in a campfire or preheat the grill to medium low (350°F).
  • In a large bowl, toss the pear slices with the brown sugar, flour, ginger, and cardamom.
  • Arrange two large double layers of aluminum foil on a work surface and coat with cooking spray.
  • Divide the pears between the two foil packets.
  • In the same bowl (no need to wash!) combine the oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cardamom. Mix well.
  • Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to work in the butter until it's the size of small peas.
  • Divide the oat topping between the foil packets. Fold up and seal each packet.
  • Cook the pear crisps over the hot coals, or over low heat on the grill until the pears are tender, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Get ahead--Mix your oat topping ingredients without the butter before heading out to camp. Store it in a resealable bag or container until you're ready to sprinkle it over the crisp.
  • Double up--Use a double layer of foil when making your foil packet to help prevent drips and flareups if one layer of the foil rips while cooking.
  • Avoid direct flame--Don't cook over direct flame as it will cause your crisp to burn. Hot coals work best for distributing even heat.
  • Let it cool--Take care when opening your foil pouch as there will be steam inside. After opening, let the crisp cool for at least 10 minutes before eating.
  • Storage--Store leftover crisp in a sealed container at room temperature or in your cooler for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1packetCalories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 3gFat: 18gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 132mgFiber: 8gSugar: 42g
Keyword campfire cooking, campfire desserts, fruit dessert
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