4th of July

We went on our longest camping trip yet, five day at Lewis & Clark.  Not only was it the longest trip it has been by far the hottest trip to date.  With high temps and high humidity the heat index was 106.  During the day our air conditioner on the trailer did not stop and it was still only keeping the trailer at 85 degrees inside.  Not sure if there is anything you can do to help in this situation but it was at least cooler inside than out.  We did purchase a mister to connect to our trailer awning this didn't seem to make a difference with the humidity in the air.

I was very impressed with myself, we didn't run out of water in fact there was 1/3 of a tank left at the end of our trip.  We did however fill the Black tank and it did start to smell the last day. 

I did try a new recipe in the Dutch Oven, German Apple Pancake.  I apologize as I forgot to take a picture.  The recipe calls for cooking the apples in the bottom of the DO and then pouring the batter on top.  The apples were supper yummy and you could just pick at those all morning.  The pancake itself was very thick and almost like a soufle flavor.  I will keep the recipe to make the apples again but will probably skip the pancake part.

Recipe (found online, don't remember where)

Emeril's German Apple Pancakes
12" dutch oven
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 cup flour
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tbs. butter
2 large apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
pinch salt
powdered sugar for serving
maple syrup, for serving

In a large bowl, combing the eggs, milk, flour and vanilla extract and whisk until just blended. Be careful not to over mix. Set the batter aside to rest while you prepare the apples. In you dutch oven, over about 20 coals, melt 2 Tbs. butter and add the apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the apples are soft and lightly golden around the edges, about 6-8 minutes. Add the sugar and cook, stirring, until the apples are caramelized and very soft, 2-3 minutes longer. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and stir to melt.
Quickly pour the batter evenly over the top of the apples. Bake at 450*, using 22 coals on top and 11 on the bottom, for 20 minutes or until it is golden brown and puffed. It will puff up almost to the top of your DO. To serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple syrup. Makes 1 12" pancake.
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