Campfire Ember Banana Boat with Wild Blueberries

Campfire Bilberries Total Time: 17 min Servings: 2 servings Difficulty: Easy

The iconic campfire dessert: slit bananas stuffed with dark chocolate chunks and freshly picked wild forest blueberries, roasted in embers until molten.

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Instructions

  1. Cut a lengthwise slit along the inside curve of the banana without cutting through.
  2. Stuff the pocket with chocolate squares and fresh blueberries.
  3. Wrap tightly in foil and place onto gentle embers for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Unwrap and eat warm with a spoon.

Forager's Tip

Place banana boat upright in the embers so molten chocolate stays inside the peel.

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