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This pie iron apple turnover recipe is sure to impress friends and family on your next camping trip. Bake warm apple pie over the campfire!

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Lets talk about this Pie Iron Apple Turnover recipe shall we?! As the weather warms our thoughts turn to all things camping around here. We are avid campers and spent over 40 nights in the great outdoors last year.

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I love Pie Irons for cooking while camping. We also call them camp cookers. It is essentially a cast iron sandwich maker that you can heat over the open fire. We use it year round and it works like a charm over the propane fire as well (whenever there is a fire ban in place).

You can purchase a Pie Iron from Amazonor find them at Canadian Tire or other outdoor specialty stores.

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Our camp cooking essentials:

  • Menu planning for camping is something that I always do to stay organized. Grab this free Meal Planner Printable to get started on your next trip.
  • A Pie Iron Camp Cooker makes cooking over the open fire super easy. Check out these 20+ Pie Iron Recipe Ideas for tons of camp cooker inspiration!
  • Foil Pie Plates make tinfoil packet meals even easier with the sturdy base that they provide.
  • These Grilling Bags that I recently found are amazing! Simply add all of your ingredients to the bag at home then throw it on the campfire or grill when camping in the great outdoors.

Tips for camping meal preparation:

  • Prepare meals in advance at home whenever possible. Leave most of the mess at home where running water is more accessible and clean up is easier. Trust me on this one!
  • Create “one pot” family style meals for quick dinners that don’t require a lot of thought.
  • Use tinfoil packets, foil pie pans or camp cookers.These tools help to make clean up a breeze!
  • Pack ingredients in 1 gallon size ziploc bags for flexible storage in small fridges and coolers.
  • Plan meals that use similar ingredients to help make packing and planning easy. These Cheesy Vegetable Campfire Dip, Loaded Campfire Potatoes and Tinfoil Packet Nacho Dip recipes are some of my favorites.
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While camping easy preparation and clean up is a priority for me.

Camp Cooker Apple Pie Turnover:

  • 1 can Pillsbury country biscuits
  • A jar of apple pie filling (I used this homemade apple pie filling)
  • 1 bag marshmallows
  • Non-stick spray (optional)
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Directions:

  • Spray the interior of the pie iron with non stick spray.
  • Layer 1 biscuit, 1/4 cup apple pie filling, 1 marshmallow and 1 biscuit.
  • Close and latch the pie iron.
  • Cook over the fire, opening the iron to check progress periodically.
  • Cook for approximately 5 mins per side depending on how hot the fire is.
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We love making these pie iron apple turnovers for breakfast or as a snack or for dessert while camping. Honestly, they are tasty anytime!

Tips for cooking with a camp cooker:

  • When cooking with a camp cooker, begin by applying non stick cooking spray or oil to the inside of both cooking plates. This step is important so that your delicious meal doesn’t stick to the plates and burn.
  • Place your recipe ingredients into the cooker before closing and latching it.
  • Cook the recipe over an open fire. We recommend placing the cooker over the fire for two minutes before unlatching, checking for doneness and flipping the cooker over to cook the other side.
  • Use caution when handling both the metal latch and handles as they can become hot while cooking.
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Be sure to check out my how to use a pie iron post for more tips & tricks to using this handy camping tool!

Basic camping food tips:

Follow these tips to make sure that you have the right variety of foods packed for your next trip.

1.Use fresh food first.

Fresh foods like meats, fruit and vegetables should be eaten at the beginning of your trip. Don’t make the mistake of reserving these items as they are more likely to spoil, wasting money and leaving you with less food to consume. These foods have been know to go off during our camping trips so it’s best to eat them first.

2. Use frozen foods next.

Frozen foods are great for packing while camping. They can be used as additional ice packs in coolers and consumed at a later date as they defrost. Meals should stay in the cooler or refrigerator until ready to be eaten. Be especially mindful of frozen meats that can spoil easily. It’s best to eat fresh and frozen foods before moving on to non-perishable items.

3. Finally, use non-perishable items.

Once the fresh and frozen foods that you have packed are eaten, start to use up your non-perishable items. Non-perishables can include things like: crackers, popcorn, rice, pasta and canned goods.

4. Keep snacks on hand.

Packing a wide variety of snacks is always a good idea. Depending on the activities that you are doing while camping, you may need the extra calorie consumption. Or if your other foods spoil, you have something else to rely on. We like to pack: sunflower seeds, nuts, protein bars and beef jerky.

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Yield: 1 turnover

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 11 minutes

This pie iron apple turnover recipe is sure to impress friends and family on your next camping trip.

Ingredients

  • 1 can Pillsbury country biscuits
  • A jar of apple pie filling (I used homemade apple pie filling)
  • 1 bag marshmallows
  • Non-stick spray (optional)

Instructions

    1. Spray the interior of the pie iron with non stick spray.
    2. Layer 1 biscuit, 1/4 cup apple pie filling, 1 marshmallow and 1 biscuit.
    3. Close and latch the pie iron.
    4. Cook over the fire, opening the iron to check progress periodically.
    5. Cook for approximately 5 mins per side depending on how hot the fire is.

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FAQs

What are the best apples for pies and turnovers? ›

Apple turnover cinnamon filling

Apples – Granny Smith apples are my favourite apple option. Good balance of tartness with sweet, and they hold their shape. Most red apple varieties will break down more so you end up with a compote inside (which makes base soggy), and are sweeter.

How do you use a pie iron for the first time? ›

Preparing this cast iron cooking tool:
  1. Start by seasoning the cast iron plates of the pie iron.
  2. Use hot water and dish soap to thoroughly wash the iron before using. ...
  3. Completely dry the iron.
  4. Next coat the entire pie iron with vegetable oil.
  5. Heat the iron over the campfire or grill for 15 minutes.
Feb 8, 2020

How to season a cast iron pie? ›

Season by coating the castings, inside and out the oil. Place on a grill or campfire, heat at a moderate temperature for 15 minutes. Wipe out the inside with a paper towel, re-coat and heat again.

What apples should not be used for apple pie? ›

There are a few apples that don't make the cut. While great for snacking, Gala, Fuji and Red Delicious are the most common apples that won't hold up in the oven and will give you a watery-mushy pie, tart or cake.

What is the best mix of apples for pies? ›

At the end of the day, choosing the best pie apples is a personal decision. My best apple pie would include a combination of these three: Cortland, for flavor; Russet, for texture; and Granny Smith, for its combination of the two.

How long should I cook pie iron? ›

Spray both sides inside with cooking spray, and fill it with ingredients. Close the pie iron and put it back in the coals. It usually takes less than 5 minutes to cook, so it's best just to hang out rather than walk away. Check the status of your recipe often.

Are pie irons worth it? ›

An incredibly versatile tool, pie irons are the first piece of equipment we used over the campfire. They allowed us to cook all sorts of foods, experimenting with flavors and ingredients, customizing each iron to the eater's tastes. Some of those early experiments are still our go-to recipes on every camping trip.

How long do you cook in a pie iron? ›

Cook over coals for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping the pie iron over every five minutes. Remove from the fire. Open the pie iron and check for doneness. Meat should be nicely browned on both sides and cooked through.

How do you prepare a pie iron? ›

To season your pie iron, coat it with a thin coat vegetable oil or any oil that can handle high heat. Place it in the oven at 450 degrees for 1 hour. I place mine upside down so in case there is any excess oil, it can drip out instead of forming a thick area on the inside.

Do you preheat a pie iron? ›

TO PREHEAT OR NOT: Most of the time it won't matter if the cast iron pie iron is preheated or used cold. Use care not to start with cast iron too hot for items like corn bread, monkey bread, or regular bread dough. On the contrary, cooking waffles will require a preheated waffle pie iron.

How do you fix a rusty pie iron? ›

How to Remove Rust from Metal with Baking Soda
  1. Take the rusty pan and rinse with water.
  2. Cover the pan with baking soda.
  3. Let the baking soda sit for an hour or more on the pan.
  4. Use a scouring pad to rub the rust off.
  5. Wash the pan and dry with a towel.
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What is the best seasoning for cast iron? ›

Use vegetable oil or canola oil, coconut oil, flaxseed oil, or lard! Or just cook up some bacon or fry some chicken in Crisco. The one thing all of these methods have in common is this — add some fat and cook with the dang thing. Truly that is, in a nutshell, how you season a cast iron skillet.

Do you season cast iron with butter or oil? ›

All cooking oils and fats can be used for seasoning cast iron, but based on availability, affordability, effectiveness, and having a high smoke point, Lodge recommends vegetable oil, melted shortening, or canola oil, like our Seasoning Spray.

Can I use butter to season cast iron? ›

Yes, you can season the pans for frying, sautéing, or baking in cast iron cookware like pans, pots, or skillets with butter, but it's not the right choice to season it for the first time. Butter immediately starts to smoke when added to a heated pan because cast iron can withstand a lot of heat.

What are the top 5 apples for baking? ›

For the best pies, crisps, and other baked treats, apples need to be firm enough to hold their own during the cooking process. We call these apples “baking apples” and to namedrop, they include Braeburn, Cortland, Honey Gold, Jonathan, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Haralson, and Newtown Pippin.

What is the #1 apple for apple pie? ›

When it comes to choosing the best apples for a single serve apple pie, you've got options. Gala, Braeburn, and Granny Smith apples are among my top picks for their unique flavor and texture profiles.

What kind of apples does mcdonalds use for their pies? ›

So you can put away your Granny Smiths and Red Delicious if you think you can just whip up McDonald's signature dessert at home. Instead, Mickey D's makes their pies with six different types of apples — Jonagold, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Gala, Rome, and Ida Red, all of which are homegrown in the U.S.

Are honeycrisp apples good for baking? ›

Honeycrisp. One of the sweetest apples around, this Midwestern favorite is good for anything—including baking. It boasts a distinctive juicy crispness and is firm enough that it won't cook down much. It complements just about any other apple variety to make a stellar pie.

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