One of the classic basics of backwoods cooking, apples stuffed with something sweet to make a nutritious and enjoyable pudding.
Serves- 1 Apple
Cooking time- 20 minutes including preparation
Cost- 35p per scout averaged over 6 scouts
Difficulty- 2/10
Verdict- 6/10 Not filling enough by itself, need two each
1 Large eating apple (can use cooker, but not so sweet)
1 medium Mars Bar or other filling (see below)
Brown sugar
Large square of heavy duty tin foil
Apple corer or sharp knife
Remove the core of the apple leaving a hole going from the top of the apple clear out to the bottom
(A special apple corer is best but you can just use a knife)
Cut up the mars bar into long strips and stuff it into the hole in the apple until it just pokes out the top and bottom
Completely wrap the apple in foil and place on the hot embers of a fire for about 10-15 minutes
Remove foil carefully and eat.
Most of these variants are untested, please let us know how you get on and we will add your comments SBR.
Serve with custard, cream or fromage fraise.
Other things that work well instead of the Mars Bar are:
Marshmallows
Brown sugar
Golden syrup
Smarties or M&Ms
Twix
Snickers bar
Cherry pie filling
Dried fruit mixed with brown sugar
Adults only:
Replace the mars bar with peach slices dipped in brown sugar and soaked in brandy or Cointreau for 15 minutes
Put half a maraschino cherry at each end to seal the hole
Wrap well, 2 layers, to make sure the alcohol doesn't catch fire
Serve with Fromage-fraise, a slice or zest of lime, and a dusting of icing sugar
