Breakfast Camping Recipes - Lemony Maple Blueberry Sauce

Spice up your oatmeal with lemony blueberry sauce. Or go for camp-side blueberry pancakes--topped by more blueberry sauce.

by: Backpacker Contributors

Lemony Maple Blueberry Sauce

1/2 pint fresh blueberries (Substitutes: any other berry, or soft fruit like peach, pear, and plum)
1/2 cup real maple syrup
1/2 lemon (juice and rind)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter

At home: Pack syrup in a leakproof bottle; pack sugar in a zip-top bag.

In camp: Using a sharp knife, gently peel the yellow part of the lemon rind. Avoid cutting too deep into the white part of the skin (it's bitter). Finely chop the yellow peel and set aside. In a skillet, melt the butter over low heat, then add the blueberries. Mash some of the blueberries with a fork, then add the remaining ingredients, including the lemon rind. Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken. Makes 1 cup.

Note: Pour over pancakes, oatmeal, French toast, breads, or cakes.

Down East Blueberry Pancakes
Maine's celebrated wild blueberries demand real New England maple syrup.

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup powdered milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup blueberries
3 tablespoons oil
2 cups water

At home: Combine the first 4 ingredients in a zip-top bag.

In camp: Add water and 2 tablespoons oil to flour mixture and knead bag until combined; stir in blueberries. Heat remaining oil in pan until it sizzles. Drop 4-inch circles of batter into pan, and cook 2 minutes or until bubbles form on top. Flip and cook 1 minute more or until pancakes are golden brown. Makes 15 pancakes.

Note: To substitute dried blueberries for fresh, soak berries in 1/2 cup water for 5 minutes. Make batter using 1 1/2 cups water, then add the berries and water.
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Red Summer Soup

1 can julienne beets, drained (14 oz / 398 ml) (reserve liquid) 1
1 small head red cabbage, shredded 1
1 package frozen raspberries in juice (10 oz / 284 g) undrained 1
15 ml lemon juice 1 tbsp

In a medium saucepan; bring 1 cup (250 ml) water, beet liquid and cabbage to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour or until cabbage is very tender.

Pour cabbage mixture and raspberries into blender. Cover and process until smooth.

Return to saucepan. Stir in beets and lemon juice. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasinally until hot.

Serves 6




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Warm Olives

15 ml olive oil 1 tbsp
50 ml fennel, thinly sliced 1/4 cup
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1
500 ml mixed olives 2 cup
15 ml orange zest 1 tbsp
15 ml lemon zest 1 tbsp

In a large skillet; heat oil over medium heat. Add fennel and garlic and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until softened.

Add olives with small amount of their juice, orange and lemon zest. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until warmed through. Serve with toothpicks.

Serves 4
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MUSHROOM SOUP WITH GREMOLATA

An Italian-style relish adds the robust taste of garlic, parsley, and lemon.
From : Backpacker Magazine

1 small garlic clove
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 cups dried mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster, or white)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons flour
4 cups water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
3 green onions
Salt and pepper to taste

At Home
Place lemon zest in a zip-top bag.

In Camp
To make the gremolata, mince garlic and finely chop parsley. Combine with lemon zest, stir and set aside. Slice mushrooms and add to a pot with the olive oil. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add flour, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes or until flour browns slightly. Gradually add water and stir until smooth. Add bouillon cubes, heat to a boil, and simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Slice green onions and add to the pot. Spoon stew into bowls and garnish with gremolata. Serves 2-3.
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Best Overnight Salad

50 ml olive oil 1/4 cup
15 ml lemon juice 1 tbsp
1 clove garlic, crushed 1
2 ml salt 1/2 tsp
1 ml pepper 1/4 tsp
1 english cucumber, cut into bite size chunks 1
16 cherry tomatoes, halved 16
1 fennel bulb, diced 1
125 ml red onion, finely diced 1/2 cup
1/2 red pepper, diced 1/2
50 ml fresh mint, chopped 1/4 cup
50 ml parsley, chopped 1/4 cup
125 ml feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 CUP

In a small bowl; whisk together oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.

In a large bowl; combine vegetables and herbs. Toss with dressing. Add cheese and mix well. Refrigerate overnight and serve.

Serves 4
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Peanut Butter Hummus

1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed (19 oz / 561 ml) 1
30 ml water 2 tbsp
50 ml lemon juice 1/4 cup
50 ml olive oil 1/4 cup
125 ml peanut butter 1/2 cup
3 cloves garlic, crushed 3
40 ml fresh parsley, chopped 3 tbsp


In a food processor; blend chickpeas, water, lemon juice, oil, peanut butter and garlic until smooth.

Transfer to bowl and add parsley; mix well.

Serve with raw vegetables or warm pita triangles.

Serves 4
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Chicken with Lemon Sauce

4 chicken breasts, boneless & skinless 4
1 large onion, chopped 1
20 ml butter 1 1/2 tbsp
1 ml fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1/4 tsp
2 egg yolks 2
50 ml fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup

In a large skillet; melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Add chicken and rosemary. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water. Bring to a simmer and cover. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is just cooked. Remove skillet from heat.

In a small bowl; lightly beat egg yolks with fork. Slowly add lemon juice. Reduce heat to low and return skillet to heat. Gradually, stir in egg mixture to juices in skillet. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds, stirring until thickened and chicken is coated. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.

Serves 4
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