Episode 17: Cavity for 2 Please – Backcountry Treats




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Summary: <br> This was one of our favorite shows that we’v done. Why? We are talking tasty deserts that are easy to make on the trail. We also review Backcountry Pantry Foods, which in our opinion,  makes some pretty good deserts.<br> Have you ever been on the trail and run into a bunch of Blueberries? Well, we always stop and pick ourselves some so we can make a Blueberry Pie desert. Yes, that is possible. Below we share our recipe.<br> Here are some of our  favorite desert mixes we bring on the trail.<br> <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/products/banana-jell-o-simply-good-puddi-5163.aspx">Jell-O Simply Good Banana Mix</a>. It comes in a small 3.4 oz bag and is really good. It packs well, and if buy <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Carnation-Instant-Nonfat-Dry-Milk-9.6-oz/15940753">Carnation Instant Milk mix</a>, you only need 2 cups of instant milk and you have a very lightweight desert.  In fact, most of the deserts we mention work much better with Instant Milk.  9.6 oz of Carnation Instant Milk can make 4 cups. You normally only need 2 cups with all of these desert mixes which gives you a nice cup of <a href="http://www.swissmiss.com/classics">Hot Chocolate</a> with the other 2 cups.<br> We also really like the <a href="http://www.backpackerspantry.com/products.html?meal_type=133">Backpantry Desert line</a>.  They are a bit expensive, but the bags they come in our re-usable. Our favorite is the Creme Brulee that comes with little sprinkles in a separate bag that make this desert really good.<br> Our Blueberry Pie Recipe:<br> Buy some <a href="https://www.keebler.com/en_US/cookies-and-more/ready-crust/mini-graham-cracker-pie-crust.html">Keebler Mini Pie Crust’s</a>. They come in a package of 6. They are very lightwieght and have never broken while in our packs. Bring a couple sheets of tin foil with you. After you pick your Blueberries, put them in the tinfoil and put them next to your campfire. Not directly in the fire, but next.  While your blueberries are cooking. (Usually 10 minutes is all you need to cook them for) Mix your <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dream-Whip-Topping-Mix-2.6-Oz-2-count/10292569">Dream Whip Whipped Topping Mix</a>. This is a bit tricky because you will have to experiment a little. We opted NOT to follow the directions and use less instant milk.<br> Mix whipped topping mix, and already mixed instant milk in a small Tupperware bowl. Mix for 4 minutes or until topping thickens and forms peaks.  Makes 2 cups.<br> You should bring a small piece of Tupperware to mix all you deserts in and it makes a great piece of gear to store stuff in also.<br> After your blueberries are hot, put them in your mini pie crust. Then pour your Whipped Cream on your pie.<br> Try it! Let us know how it went?  Do you have a favorite desert that you love to eat in the backcountry? Share it! Nothing like a sweet tooth craving out on the trail, right?<br>  <br>  <br>