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This may include making sure there\u2019s no cross-contamination of packaging and no cross-contamination during the storage, preparation, cooking and serving. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou may need to use separate chopping boards, equipment and utensils, such as tongs or toasters, for different dietary requirements, allergies and foods.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you\u2019re unsure, check with the young person and their parents or carers. You can check with the adult directly if it\u2019s a volunteer or helper.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESome people may not like certain food textures or tastes and that\u2019s OK. People don\u2019t need to use all the ingredients if they don\u2019t want to, and no-one should be made to try foods if they don\u2019t want to. 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The fire will slowly begin to die down.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk young people to step away from the fire while it\u2019s put out.\u202F \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUsing a stick, but not one that\u2019s been in the fire, an adult should carefully spread out the wood and embers, so they cool down quickly.\u202F An adult should then slowly pour water over the smouldering wood and ashes to make sure they\u2019re fully extinguished. Use the stick to mix the water through the ashes.\u202F \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEach group needs to wash up their utensils, then dispose of any rubbish. 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Explain that you\u2019re going to make campfire apples. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERemember to give a safety briefing for the cooking equipment and methods you\u2019re using. You may wish to demonstrate the methods or activity before you all start cooking.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone should wash their hands, then ask everyone to get into groups. They should gather the equipment and ingredients they need. An adult should always be assigned to and supervising each group during this activity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EReady, steady, bake!\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone should sit or stand at a clean surface, such as a table, with an apple.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlace and carefully hold the apple on a stable cutting surface, such as a chopping board. Use an apple corer to carefully remove the apple core, watching your fingers and hands. To do this, carefully insert the apple corer near the stem, aiming toward the core. Apply a gentle pressure, then twist the corer to remove the core. Remove the apple corer, then pull out the apple core and any seeds. Place the apple to one side. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENext, mix the sugar and fruit in a bowl. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWrap your cored apple in some foil, leaving a gap at the top to access the empty core hole.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECarefully, fill the apple with the fruit and sugar mix. When it\u2019s full, wrap the apple completely in the foil. You may wish to add an extra layer of foil.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EBake, cool\u202Fand serve!\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen the apples are ready, an adult should use tongs and heat-resistant gloves to put the apples in the embers of the fire. Everyone should try to remember where their apple is \u2013 you could place them in alphabetical order.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAfter 10 minutes, an adult should use the tongs and heat-resistant gloves to turn the apples over, so both sides cook evenly. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhile the apples are cooking, an adult should always supervise them. Everyone could help clean up or play a game, such as Fruit salad. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce the apples are cooked, an adult should use the tongs and heat-resistant gloves to remove them and place them on a heatproof tray, such as a baking tray.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThey should leave it for a few minutes to cool down on a heatproof, stable surface, out of reach of young people.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen cooled, enjoy eating the apples! 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