These campfire pies are becoming increasingly popular among the Amish.  The Amish are generally avid outdoors people and a campfire in the summer along with some yummy campfire food is common.  Besides the typical campfire goodies of s'mores and hot dogs and hamburgers, a favorite campfire food is "mountain pies."
Recently, when I was at Gloria Yoder's house a package was delivered from the Berlin Seed Company. Â She was excited for the arrival of the garden seeds she had ordered, but also for the arrival of some mountain pie presses/irons. Â The pies, which are usually savory, resemble popular fried pies, but are made over an open fire in "pie irons." Â Thought I'd share the recipe as campfire season and summer grilling is upon us. Â Enjoy!
- 2 slices bread, buttered on one side
- 2 tablespoon pizza sauce
- 3 tablespoon shredded Mozzarella cheese
- Pizza toppings of your choice (mushrooms, beef, pepperoni, peppers, etc.)
- Place one slice of the bread, buttered side down, onto an over-the-fire sandwich iron.
- Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the bread, then sprinkle the Mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Add additional pizza toppings of your choice.
- Apply the other slice of bread, buttered side up, and clamp the sandwich iron closed.
- Put the sandwich iron into the campfire and cook for about 2 ½ minutes on each side.
- Carefully remove the mountain pie from the sandwich iron and serve.
Kathleen Ausec
Great memories of growing up---non-Amish, but in the mountains of Pennsylvania, appreciating the value of family, friends, a great campfire and all that summer entails. Mountain pies are the best! And your imagination can run wild with them. This simple life is the best life.
Claudine Bratcher
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Claudine Bratcher, Fort Worth, TX
Kevin
Thank you, Claudine, I figured it was time for me to at least get a few copies out there...I hope you enjoy yours!