July 2022 Newsletter—Campfire Apple Crisp
Campfire Apple Crisp
https://recipesfromapantry.com/campfire-apple-crisp-foil-packets/
Ingredients
- Apple
- Olive Oil
- Maple syrup
- Ground cinnamon
- Granola
Directions
- Preheat the campfire or grill to medium.
- Cut aluminum foil squares and lay them out.
- Divide the apple slices between the foil packets.
- Drizzle on the olive oil and maple syrup.
- Sprinkle on the ground cinnamon followed by the granola.
- Seal up the apple crisp foil packs and place them on the campfire or grill.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, turning at least once, until the apples are cooked to your desired softness
- Remove the foil packs, and serve them fresh or topped with vegan ice cream,yogurt or dairy free cream.
Equipment
- Grill/Campfire
- Lighter
- Plates
- Napkins
- Tongs
- Heat resistant gloves
- Tinfoil
Nutrition Facts
- Apples
- Filled with fiber
- Soluble and insoluble fiber
- The skin is the most fibrous part
- Contains pectin which is a soluble fiber
- Decent source of vitamin C
- Filled with phytochemicals
- Phytochemicals are not considered essential nutrients but can play a role in health.
- Phytochemicals cannot be recommended in specific amounts because of the lack of research behind it (it is still very new to scientists)
- Research suggests that apple consumption is associated with reduction of lung, colorectal, breast, and overall digestive tract cancers
- Cinnamon
- Some anti-inflammatory properties
- May help reduce blood sugar
- More studies needed
- Some studies have shown that taking a specific dose of cinnamon can help lower A1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. It is not recommended for type 1.
- More studies needed
- May help reduce cholesterol
- More studies needed
- High doses of cinnamon can be harmful to those with liver disease
- Not much is known about the health benefits or risks of taking cinnamon to treat certain diseases.
- Can also cause issues for those on blood thinners as cinnamon contains Coumarin which is a natural blood thinning agen
Granola
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- Full of fiber
- Rich in good fats
- Can depend on the type of granola and what ingredients were used to make it
- Adding nuts and seeds to oats adds healthy fats, protein, and many micronutrients
- Can improve gut health by increasing the amount of healthy bacteria in the gut
- Oats in granola contain lots of fiber that is good for heart health