What kind of bread is best for mountain pies?

Standard white sandwich bread usually works best for mountain pies! It is soft enough to crimp perfectly in the pie iron, sealing the sweet filling inside. Avoid thick, crusty artisan breads or breads with large holes, as the filling will leak out into the fire.

Do you need to grease a pie iron?

Yes, absolutely! You should either generously butter the outside of both slices of bread or spray the inside of your cast-iron pie iron with non-stick cooking spray. This guarantees the pie won't stick to the metal and helps create that irresistible, golden-brown crispy crust.

Can I use fresh cherries instead of canned pie filling?

You can, but it requires prep work! If you use raw cherries, they will release too much water and make your bread soggy. You need to cook the fresh cherries down in a saucepan with a little sugar and cornstarch first. For classic camping convenience, canned pie filling is definitely the easiest route.

How long does a mountain pie take to cook over a campfire?

It typically takes about 3 to 5 minutes per side, but it depends heavily on your fire. The secret is to cook your pie iron over hot, glowing coals rather than an open, roaring flame. Open the iron and check it after a few minutes—you are looking for a perfectly toasted, golden-brown exterior!

7-Step The Best Cherry Mountain Pie Recipe (Easy Campfire Dessert!)

Cherry Mountain Pie Recipe

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Author: Maya
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 1 Mountain Pie
Category: Dessert

Ingredients

2 slices soft white sandwich bread
1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
2 tablespoons canned cherry pie filling
Non-stick cooking spray (optional, for the pie iron)

Instructions

Prep the fire: Allow your campfire to burn down until you have a solid bed of hot, glowing coals.
Butter the bread: Spread softened butter generously over one side of both slices of bread, reaching all the way to the edges.
Load the iron: Place one slice of bread into the bottom half of an open pie iron, buttered side facing down against the metal.
Add the filling: Spoon the cherry pie filling directly into the center of the bread slice. Do not spread it to the crust.
Seal the pie: Place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side facing up. Close the pie iron tightly and latch the handles.
Trim: Use a knife to trim away any excess bread crust hanging outside the iron.
Cook: Place the heavy metal end of the iron directly onto the hot coals. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Serve: Unlatch carefully to check for a golden-brown crust. Pop the pie onto a plate, let cool for a few minutes, and enjoy!

Find it online: https://www.endrecipes.com/cherry-mountain-pie-recipe/