Brownie Oranges [VIDEO] – Campfire Dessert Treats

By G.A. Anderson (Gus), on September 8th, 2012

Easy Camping Recipes Ideas for Kids

Brownie Oranges – Campfire Treats
With just a little adult supervision, this fun and easy camping recipe idea for kids is one they can can make themselves.

So simple – just an orange, some brownie, (or cake), mix, and foil.

Voile’! The kids will be amazed when they taste their own “Brownie Orange” campfire dessert.

The concept:
Everyone will love the taste of this camp dessert, but this camping recipe is as much an activity for kids as it is a meal item.

Just watch the fun as the kids make their Brownie Oranges, and then anxiously stare at the campfire – waiting for them to get done.

*Best suited as an activity for kids 5 to 9 years-old. (kids of all ages still love to eat it – even you)

**these can be made with cake mixes too!

How to make Brownie Oranges

Here is all you need:

At least 1 orange per camper (a few extras would be good for “seconds”
Brownie or cake mix – *see notes below
1 sharp knife (to cut the oranges
Sturdy soup spoons
Heavy-duty foil wrap

Notes: For brownie mix you will get approx. 8 – 10 desserts. Cake mix will yield approx. 12 – 16 desserts.

An easy campfire dessert treat:

The process:

Cut the top off the orange – about 1/3 way down. (adults should to this)
Let the kids use sturdy soup spoons to scoop out the inside of the orange – careful not to rip or puncture the orange peel

** This will be messy, but it is a fun part of the activity for the kids – so be ready with paper towels and wet wipes.

While the kids are scooping out the oranges – mix the brownie mix, per pkg. directions*
Let the kids fill their own oranges – approx. 2/3 full
Place orange cap back on top and, while keeping orange upright, wrap orange in heavy-duty foil (as shown). *a couple layers works best. And the “curly-cue” top serves as an easy way to pull oranges from hot coals
Place finished wraps in a bed of coals, (not on flaming campfire), and cover until it is a mound of hot coals with just the “curly-cue” sticking out.
Approx. cooking time is 20 – 25 minutes, but this is variable depending on size of oranges and quality of hot coals – so check after 20 minutes to see if done.
Remove from coals and let sit a few minutes for the foil to cool to touch – then let the kids unwrap their own orange-baked brownies – and dig in!

ps. Have a camera ready.

Campfire Orange Brownies Video

The video shows the concept, but … it does not show that you should double-wrap the orange, AND, make the second wrap end with a “curly-que” or twisted-hook on top (as in photo above). This shows you which is the top of the orange, (don’t want to put it in upside-down), and provides an easy way to grab it for removal.

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Notes and discussions:
Camping with kids requires some camping gear and accommodations that you might not normally consider if just camping with adults.

Bad Weather Survival Ideas for Camping with Kids:
Bad Weather? Kids confined to the tent? Save your sanity – be prepared with these games and activities to keep them occupied.

The links are for individual products, or the all-in-one bad weather kit. (as pictured)

CampingwithGus.com Rainy Day Camping with kids games and activities

Available as an all-in-one kit – Just click the image on the right to see a complete all-in-one Camping activities for Kids and camp games for kids Bad Weather Survival kit” – All you have to do is select the item quantities to match your number of kids!

Check out these great examples of camping gear and equipment for camping with kids you can find on Amazon. Once you have these pieces of camp gear included in your list of camping equipment, you will wonder how you ever did without them. Especially when you see how inexpensive they are when you buy them online at Amazon.

Kids love to use a compass, and there are plenty of camping activities for kids that use a compass. There are even camp games for kids that use maps and orientation.
Camping and Hiking Compass

For emergencies, and your peace of mind, – every kid in camp should have a camp whistle on a lanyard around their neck! It’s a handy way for them to summon help when they need it.
Camp Safety Whistles

Save your strength, – every kid needs their own camp flashlight, instead of arguing who gets yours or who has had it the longest and who’s turn it is now.
(ps. this is a great camp light for kids, but you can just pick some up at the Dollar store if you want)
Kid’s Camping Flashlights

Pie Irons for Campfire Cooking
If you go camping with kids, you should have at least one Pie Iron, (preferably one for each kid), in your camping cookware. They are versatile – you can make anything from grilled cheese sandwiches to instant fruit pies. And they are so safe and easy to use that you can let your young campers make their own fun camping recipes for kids.

Just pop in the ingredients, close, cook over the campfire, and out comes delicious sandwiches, or biscuit-dough fruit tarts, or dozens of other camp food choices.

Tip: With young kids in camp, a portable camp toilet will make your life a lot easier. No interruptions for a long trip to the campsite bathrooms, and no “scary” after dark trips to the latrine in the woods. ps. You will be surprised how convenient and inexpensive portable camp toilets are. Here are some cheap portable camp toilets on Amazon. Check them out.