Pie Iron Cinnamon Buns Recipe

These pie iron cinnamon buns are an easy and tasty treat to make while camping. 

Pie Iron Cinnamon Bun Recipe

We love to make them just about anytime that we are in the wilderness.  You seriously could not ask for an easier camping recipe. 

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My kids are huge fans of cinnamon buns so when we discovered that we could make fresh ones when we were camp they were all over it.  Using a camp cooker to make these buns is brilliant because it’s so easy that the kids can do it.  In fact, they love to cook pretty much anything in a pie iron over the fire!  Be sure to check out my post on how to use a pie iron for tips and tricks.

pie iron cinnamon buns

Things that you will need

  • Pie iron
  • Pillsbury cinnamon rolls
  • Non-stick cooking spray
camp cooker cinnamon buns

How to make these camp cooker cinnamon buns

1. Spray the interior of the iron with non stick spray.

camp cooker cinnamon buns

2. Carefully open the Phillsbury can and place one cinnamon bun into the pie iron.

camp cooker cinnamon buns

3. Close and latch the iron.

camp cooker cinnamon buns

4. Cook the cinnamon bun over the campfire for about 15 minutes.  A small campfire at a low temperature works best so that the dough has time to cook all the way through.  Flip and unlatch the camp cooker several times to check for doneness.

camp cooker cinnamon buns

5. Remove the bun from the cooker and top with frosting.

Tips for cooking with a pie iron

  • When cooking with a pie iron, begin by applying non stick cooking spray or oil to the inside of both iron plates.   This step is important so that your delicious meal doesn’t stick to the iron and burn.
  • Place your recipe ingredients into the iron before closing and latching it.
  • Cook the recipe over an open fire. We recommend placing the iron over the fire for two minutes before unlatching, checking for doneness and flipping the iron over to cook the other side.
  • Use caution when handling both the metal latch and handles as they can become hot while cooking.
camp cooker cinnamon buns


Don’t these pie iron cinnamon buns look amazing?!  They taste even better, especially when you are camping in the great outdoors!  I love how delicious they are yet absolutely easy to make.

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Pie Iron Cinnamon Bun Recipe

Pie Iron Cinnamon Buns Recipe

Yield: 5 buns
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes

Ingredients

  • Pie iron
  • Pillsbury cinnamon rolls
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

    1. Spray the interior of the camp cooker with non stick spray.
    2. Carefully open the Phillsbury can and place one cinnamon bun into the pie iron.
    3. Close and latch the iron.
    4. Cook the cinnamon bun over the campfire for about 15 minutes.  A small campfire at a low temperature works best so that the dough has time to cook all the way through. 
    5. Flip and unlatch the camp cooker several times to check for doneness.
    6. Remove the bun from the cooker and top with frosting.

These Camp Cooker Cinnamon Buns were originally posted on Homemade Heather.

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