Apple season is right around the corner. If you love apple desserts, these Smoked Grilled Apples are a must-try!
Do you like grilled desserts? How about stuffed apples? This smoked apple dessert is a must-try.
Hollow out some fresh apples. Stuff with some delicious ingredients and let your bbq do the work. Just like smoked apple pie without the crust.
We were thrilled with the results of our Smoked Cheese Recipe. Smoking food is so much fun and super easy to do.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this grilled apple dessert can be found at the bottom of this post.
We thought it would be a tasty treat to try a smoked fruit recipe. After all, baked apples on the grill is the perfect bbq dessert.
You can NEVER have too many apple recipes. We love Fried Apple Tarts, but sometimes you want an apple dessert that is easy to prepare. This is the recipe!
How could you not love stuffed apples? The famous saying “sugar and spice and everything nice” sums up these easy grilled apples.
If you love fall recipes, check out this post 19 Delicious Ways To Use Apples. I know you will have a hard time figuring out which apple recipe to try first.
Ingredients You Need
If you make baked apples, these Smoked Grilled Apples use the same ingredients. Let your imagination (and tastebuds) guide you. Here are some suggestions:
- fresh apples
- brown sugar
- coconut sugar
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- apple bake seasoning
- cranberries
- raisins
- nuts
- pumpkin seeds
- graham crumbs
- gingersnap crumbs
- shortbread crumbs
These delicious apples can be topped with ice cream, whipped cream, ricotta or mascarpone cheese.
Our favourite is apple flavoured balsamic vinegar. Have you ever tried it? The flavour is an intense, concentrated sweet apple delight. A great topping, especially if you don’t want the added calories of the other suggested toppings.
Enjoying muffins with my morning coffee is a must, especially when they are Toffee Apple Muffins. Of course, you can never go wrong with apple pie or impressive Apple Roses. But what if you want to use your bbq?
Have you EVER grilled fruit? If not, you really need to experiment. Grilled Balsamic Strawberries are great for bbq parties. Such an easy dessert.
What about a grilled cocktail? OMG so good. Check out this recipe for Grilled Nectarine & Bourbon Patio Punch.
How To Smoke Apples On Your Grill
Not only are smoked apples easy to make, but they are also super delicious to eat. You will wow your dinner guests with this baked apple dessert.
- Pick your favourite apple
- Hollow out the centre (super easy using a melon baller)
- Mix up some stuffing ingredients (lots of options below)
- Stuff the apples, and top with some butter
- Place in a foil pan on the grill (indirect heat)
- Add some smokey flavour (with wood chips or pellets)
- Close the lid, relax, have a glass of wine
- In about an hour…ENJOY!
BONUS, no messy cleanup. That is always a great thing when you are entertaining.
Now, if you have never smoked on your grill before, it is easier than you think. Did you know you can use your gas grill for this? All you need is a “smoking pouch”, or (affiliate)*smoker box.
Add your favourite wood chips or (affiliate)*pellets (flavours like applewood, cherry, maple, or Jack Daniels) and that is it.
If you don’t have a smoker box or pouch, you can easily make a pouch out of foil.
The same goes for the toppings. Use whatever YOU like. This grilled apple recipe is easier to make than apple pie (and healthier too). No need for the extra calories in the crust. You can even reduce the amount of sugar as well.
Best Apples To Smoke
Apples are a personal preference. Some work better than others in recipes. For whole grilled apples, I tend to choose, varieties that tend to stay a little firmer during the cooking process.
Visit your local orchards for the best selection. Here are some of my favourite ONTARIO APPLES:
- Paula Red
- Cortland (my absolute favourite)
- Northern Spy
- Honeycrisp
- Crispin
- Idared
There you have it. Our new favourite apple dessert. What a great way to enjoy apple season, and make grilling season last a little longer too.
My next experiment will be smoked apple pie!!
You will be amazed at how easy and delicious grilled whole apples are. In fact, don’t save them for dessert, they make a great brunch item too.
Need some more grilled dessert ideas? Here you go:
- Grilled Caramelized Pineapple Poundcake
- Grilled Peaches
- Grilled Tropical Fruit
- Grilled Banana Campfire S’mores
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Smoked Grilled Apples Easy Dessert Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 apples (mine were on the large side)
- 4 tsp butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup whole cane sugar (Sucanat)
- 2 tsp apple bake seasoning (or a combination of cinnamon & nutmeg)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup graham crumbs
- 1 tbsp red apple balsamic vinegar (for topping)
Instructions
To Prepare The Apples:
- Wash the apples. Remove the core (almost to the bottom). I used a melon baller, but you can use a knife or apple corer. **NOTE** Do not go all the way to the bottom or the filling will run out of the apples.
To Make the Filling:
- Combine all the ingredients (except for the butter and balsamic vinegar) in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
To Smoke The Apples:
- Turn your grill onto a medium heat (about 350 degrees). You will be using the INDIRECT grilling method. NO direct heat under the apples in the pan.
- If you are using a “smoke pouch” or “smoker box” place it on the grills with the heat. If you are using a pellet smoker maze, place it on the same side as the apples (you ignite the pellets in the maze).
- Stuff your apples with the filling mixture. I tapped mine a few times too enable more filling to be added.
- Top each filled apple with butter.
- Place the apples in a foil pan.
- Place the pan on the heated grill (INDIRECT side).
- Close the lid, and let them cook for about 1 hour. Apples should still be a little firm. You don’t want them to get too soft or they will fall apart.
- Remove from grill. Place in serving bowls.
- Top with apple flavoured balsamic (or your choice of toppings).
- ENJOY!
Natalie
This looks so delicious. I never made grilled apples before but flavors are amazing. Can’t wait to give this a try.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is a great recipe for apple season.
Jo
I have never tried smoking apples before and I love how good those smoked grilled apples looks. The flavors in this dessert sounds amazing!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This will impress your dinner guests for sure.
Alena
These smoked apples are so creative and impressive to make on a BBQ day! So much flavor and such a fun dessert!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
A fun dessert that impresses dinner guests every time.
Eileen Kelly
We are seasoning our new smoker today and tomorrow is a big smoke day for us. This is the perfect dessert for our first meal using the smoker. The flavor of the apples will be delicious. A simple and delicious recipe for my family to enjoy.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
A nice change of pace from apple pie. Have fun!!
Tara
These smoked apples turned out so delicious! Had me longing for crisp fall weather. Can’t wait to try try it with apples picked from the tree in a few months!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much for commenting. So glad you loved the recipe. It certainly is a favourtie in our house.
Anna
I love how unique and different this recipe is! I never tried to smoke the apples before, but judging by the way they look, I think I will be trying this method very soon!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you do…they are super delicious.
Paige
LOVE baked apples and these look super easy and tasty too! I’ve got this recipe marked!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY….we love this method. Presentation perfect for entertaining too.
Georgina @ Culinary Travels
Baked apples are one of my autumn staple desserts. I have never smoked them, the idea is very intriguing. I’ll try it.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It is super easy to do, and adds a nice flavour as well.
Amy
This recipe looks so comforting and homey! I can only imagine how delicious my whole house will smell as I cook them. I’m a big fan of warm fruit desserts — I may even have to add a little bit of vanilla ice cream on top. 😉
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Well they are actually cooked outside on the grill. I will say if you do cook them in the house, the aroma is amazing….not sure you would want to smoke them indoors.
Cate
Looks like such a unique and tasty dessert! Love the idea of filling the apples, thanks for sharing!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
These are super easy to make and always a hit.
Kushigalu
What a creative and beautiful dessert is this. Can’t wait to try this for weekend. Such delicious apple treat!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is one of our favourite apple desserts.
Ramona
Oh my! these apples remind me of my mum’s ones as a kid she used to make them regularly in the oven for a dessert. So delicious!! I have never smoked them though, I am pretty sure they taste absolutely divine. Really need to try them.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Smoking apples adds another level of flavour. I am sure your mom’s apples are delicious….mom’s are wonders in the kitchen.
Romina
This is a fabolous recipe. I have recently started using my grill for fruits and these are absolutely perfect.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is a fun twist on baked apples. Hope you give it a try.