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12 indulgent campfire desserts

Perfect for camping, caravan-ing or simply wanting to bask in those fresh air feels. The sweet life - outdoor edition.

Campfire toasted bananas

Campfire toasted bananas Source: China Squirrel

Make these easy honey and orange blossom marshmallows at home and then you can mellow out by the campfire and get roasting.
Marshmallows
Source: Alan Benson
Poh Ling Yeow shares an oldie but a goodie of roasted bananas, marshmallows and chocolate. Who says campfires can't be indulgent?!
Campfire toasted bananas
Campfire toasted bananas Source: China Squirrel
Simple pastry dough cooked in butter, apple and honey. Matthew Evans shares his recipe for all the good things in one delightful pan.
Dumplings in apple sauce
Dumplings in apple sauce Source: Alan Benson
This version was made when Matthew Evans and his wife Sadie only had a campfire to cook on. So if you're a sucker for flaky and buttery genius, then this is one scone recipe you'll have to master.
Sadie's campfire scones
Sadie's campfire scones Source: Alan Benson
Though it’s typically served for breakfast, a Dutch baby makes a sweetly satisfying dessert when topped with lots of luscious fresh fruit and warm brown sugar. It’s basically an eggy pancake — or a marriage of a pancake and a popover, if you will. Get this recipe here.
Applelicious Dutch baby
Source: Voyageur Press / Will Taylor
Somewhere between a damper and a scone, puftaloons are perfect when served warm with butter, Rosella jam and a cup of tea.
Rosella jam
Puftaloons Source: Feast magazine
Yes, it is safe to eat these crunchy pine cones (even if you drop them on the ground - five second rule). This recipe combines sesame seeds, butter, fudge and puffed rice for a moreish snacking idea.
Crunchy pine cones
Source: Hardie Grant Books
Kaiserschmarrn, a thick, fluffy, sugary pancake that is cut into small pieces and usually served with stewed plums, is one of the most famous desserts in Austria.
Pancakes with stewed plums (Kaiserschmarrn)
Kaiserschmarrn is a large pancake made to slice up and share. Source: Susanne Zimmel
Channeling a spiced pudding with this billy-can bun. You can purchase billy cans from camping stores and serve up this delicious sweet bread all day, every day.
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Billy-can bun pudding
Adding wine to this fresh and dried fruit mix makes this compote a little bit more exciting, as does marmalade and star anise. Get this fig and pear recipe here.
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These blueberry skillet scones are crisp and dry on the outside but soft and dense in the center, and with a delicious smear of jam and butter, you'll want to pop a cuppa on stat!
Blueberry skillet scones
Source: Voyageur press / Will Taylor
A dairy-free, vegan treat that's ready in 20 minutes, these stewed bananas get a creamy coconut finish.
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The brand-new series of Gourmet Farmer airs 8pm, Thursdays on SBS. Visit the Gourmet Farmer program page for recipes and to find out more about the show. Return to the Gourmet Farmer homepage.

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