Fun + Easy Campfire Desserts to Enjoy This Summer (2024)

Grilled pineapples and an easy-to-make glaze come together quickly — and then whole deal is wrapped in foil until well caramelized, either over hot coals or on the grill.

Get the recipe for Campfire-Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

If you're looking for a fruit-forward dessert, consider making a pear crumble.

We've divvied it up into individual portions and put it in a muffin tin. (A disposable tin makes clean up even easier.) Cover it with foil and bake it over open coals — or cook it on the grill at your next BBQ.

Get the recipe for Campfire Pear Crumbles.

Equally at home on a grill or cooked over campfire coals, this cast-iron brownie, packed with marshmallow, caramel, and salted almond gets all kinds of crispy on the edges, but stays gooey and delicious on the inside.

Get the recipe for Cast-Iron Caramel, Marshmallow, and Salted Almond Brownies.

These sweet and cinnamon-spiced treats on a stick are super easy to make over a grill or campfire. Pair them with the glaze and you won't be able to stop at just one!

Get the recipe for Toasty Cinnamon Twists.

A couple small addition makes a serious upgrade to the classic campfire dessert.

Get the recipe for Toffee-Almond S’mores.

If prepared beforehand and brought on your trip, these turnovers would be super easy to warm over a campfire. Enjoy for breakfast or dessert!

Get the recipe for Caramel Apple Turnovers.

Make these Cracker Jack and pretzel treats ahead of your trip, then treat yourself after a long day outdoors.

Get the recipe for Cracker Jack and Pretzel Treats.

These soft cookies travel well and taste incredibly decadent.

Get the recipe for Blueberry Whoopie Pies.

Grab your favorite summer fruits and whip up this super easy fruit crisp. It's great with whatever you have on hand and best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Get the recipe for Any Fruit Crisp.

Go beyond your typical milk-chocolate and graham cracker, with these easy upgrades.

Get the recipes for Best-Ever S'mores.

These individual hand-held pies are a great option if you're looking for something sweet to enjoy around the campfire because they're low on mess and big on delicious flavor!

Get the recipe for Spiced Peach Hand Pies.

Another make-ahead treat that's easy to pack. These bars are perfect reward after setting up tents.

Get the recipe for Raspberry Crumb Bars.

If you bake the crumb mixture on a sheet tray before hand, you can assemble this fruity crumble at your campsite and cook it right over the fire.

Get the recipe for Cast-Iron Apple-Blackberry Crumble with Sour Cream Whip.

Bake the biscuits and marinate the peaches ahead, so you can just grill and serve this at the camp!

Get the recipe for Grilled Peach Cobbler.

These little pies are the perfect single serving and travel well. Pack them with your camping gear and enjoy around the bonfire.

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If peaches aren't your thing, try cherry. You don't need any utensils to devour these hand pies.

Get the recipe for Sour Cherry Hand Pies.

This easy cobbler uses a Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, which makes it extra delicious. It's baked in individual mini cast iron skillets, but you could also bake it in one big skillet over the campfire.

Get the recipe for Jiffy Mixed Berry Cornmeal Cobbler.

Whether you go with homemade or store-bought cookies, these cookies would be an excellent way to celebrate the end of a fun-filled day around the campfire.

Get the recipe for German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies.

Loaf cakes and pound cakes are easy to pack and take along with you when you go camping. Just wrap in plastic wrap. and you're good to go!

Get the recipe for Chocolate-Cinnamon Marble Bread.

Fresh or frozen berries, topped with an oat crumble and baked: It's as delicious as it is simple. You can cook the whole thing in a covered cast iron pan or dutch oven over coals.

Get the recipe for Berry Crumble.