I have deliberated over whether to share my campfire waffles recipe, as not everyone possess their grandmother’s ancient cast iron waffle iron. However, I decided to go for it for a few reasons…other than we adore waffles!! Firstly, this recipe is the same one I use for my indoor waffle iron too (we are talking Scandinavian heart shaped waffles here). Secondly, if you did want to make campfire waffles I know that you can get hold of these lovely old cast iron pieces of equipment second hand – they are out there (one of my friends has recently managed this). Lastly, outdoor waffle irons (albeit a more modern and practical version), are now being sold in outdoor shops (I have only seen them online so far but they do exist). So, I may give you an idea for a new piece of outdoor campfire equipment for your wish list, or you may just want to try them out in the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients For Campfire Waffles (makes 4 waffles):
An oil for greasing (we use either coconut oil or olive oil as that is what is in our cupboard. Butter definitely didn’t work for us!)
3dl of plain flour
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons butter
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
3dl milk
Raspberry jam and creme fraiche for serving
Method To Make Campfire Waffles:
You can either make the mixture at home and transport in an old plastic bottle, or if camping you can make on site.
- Place all the dry ingredients into a bowl.
- Add in the wet ingredients a little at a time.
- Beat well inbetween to make sure there are no lumps.
- Grease the iron and warm it up in the fire.
- Ladle in a portion of mixture and pop on the fire for 2-3 minutes, before turning over the iron to do the same on the other side.
- Take the iron off the fire and pop the waffle on a plate.
- Serve with a good dollop of creme fraiche and jam.
It might take a few attempts to perfect the timings needed and the amount of greasing needed, but bear with it and keep trying as once you have sussed it out, campfire waffles are well worth the effort 🙂 Excuse my grubby hands below, I was cooking on a fire!!!
Make sure you let me know your thoughts and ideas in the comments below, and I hope you enjoy making your own campfire waffles!
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Oh wow I love the idea of this! What a lovely way of bringing together the family over some scrummy outdoor food.
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Yes it is so cosy to do
Oh wow these look incredible! I love waffles and the adventure of making them on a campfire is such a fun idea 🙂
Helen recently posted…MEAL PLANNING: A week on a toddlers plate #2
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Ah thankyou, they were very tasty even more so as it was so cold!!
Oh my goodness they look do good! I need them right now x
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They are tasty and cosy to eat
That is such a cool thing to do. I’d never have thought about making waffles while camping or outdoors but I bet your kids love it!
Cath – BattleMum recently posted…5 Free Things to Do in Bluestone with a Toddler in Tow
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They do. We try and eat out like this once a week 🙂
Mine love my homemade waffles but these look a lot more fun to make!!
Kara recently posted…My 10 Top Tips for when you have booked a holiday to Walt Disney World
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Takes some getting used to the iron but eating outdoors always makes it more of an adventure
Ooh you can’t beat waffles but I’ve never done them on a campfire! How fun!
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Were a bit tricky to get in between charred and sloppy but we got there in the end!!
The most we’ve ever cooked on a fire was marshmallows! This waffles look amazing though and we’d love to do this one day!
Baby Isabella recently posted…Visiting Readymoney Beach and Fowey, Cornwall
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I’ve got loads of easy ideas in our outdoor cooking category if you need them
Oh I loved them when you cooked them indoors let alone outdoors! Yummy!
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One to try on your fire pit 🙂
I will try this campfire waffle recipe. Sounds yummy.