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. Easier than pie, and just as comforting as old-fashioned apple pudding.
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.
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Looking for a delicious apple topping for pancakes, waffles and more? This spiced apple compote is so easy to make.
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.
Grilled Plums make the perfect dessert or side dish. They can be made sweet or savouy. You choose.
What about a grilled cocktail? OMG so good. Check out this recipe for Grilled Nectarine & Bourbon Patio Punch.
Another fun and delicious summer dessert made with fruit is a Watermelon Pizza. Perfect for entertaining. Let your guests top there own pizza slices.
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 teaspoons butter (room temperature)
- ¼ cup whole cane sugar (Sucanat)
- 2 teaspoons apple bake seasoning (or a combination of cinnamon & nutmeg)
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup graham crumbs
- 1 tablespoons 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!
Adriana Lopez Martin
This recipe is so creative turns baked apples into something extraordinary. I would have never thought to smoke them I bet they are delicious I want to try this recipe at home.
Homemade & Yummy
We love this recipe…and it has become our favourite apple dessert to date. Hope you give them a try.
Sean
Smoked apples! I can get on board with that! I love smoked foods in general, and I definitely like playing around with apple recipes. So… lots to love here! And I have to say, your mention of smoking cheese made me start thinking about how these flavours would play really well with a smoky cheddar too. Maybe something for me to serve all together…. Cheers!
Homemade & Yummy
Smoked apples with smoked cheese. Sounds like a plan to me!! I just might have to give that a try. ENJOY!
Marisa Franca
What a great sounding dessert! We haven’t tried smoking fruit but I imagine it would be great. Your apples remind me of apple dumplings without the crust. Hubby used to love apple dumplings but since we’re watching our weight the smoked apples would be a great alternative. I bet our entire family would love them.
Homemade & Yummy
Exactlu…no crust needed. Makes dessert much more healthy for sure. Hope you give these a try.
Karyn
This looks so Fab Gloria. Another winner of a recipe and a very unusual one to do with apples. Makes a change from apple pie!
Homemade & Yummy
This is our new favourite apple dessert.
Sarah
It never occured to me that you could smoke an apple!! Mind Blown. I love how easy and healthy these are– I need to go get some smoking wood!!
Homemade & Yummy
YES….so easy and healthy for sure.
Jacqui
I do like apple desserts! But I never tried anything like this before. The fact that I can stuff those apples with anything I want makes me super happy. I think they would be perfect for those occasions when our friends come over!
Homemade & Yummy
This is the perfect entertaining dessert for sure. Have fun with the fillings.
Debra
Love this idea. Super creative and it checks off so many boxes for me. Little clean up. Tons of options for filling to customize them. Beautiful presentation. Healthy options. I love the suggested choices for filling. Awesome.
Homemade & Yummy
So glad you like the recipe. It is a great, easy and delicious one for sure. Hope you give it a try soon.
Denise
No clean up. Hurray! I love this idea. I never thought to smoke a dessert before but this looks like the perfect fall dessert! I love apples at this time of year and can’t wait to give it a go.
Homemade & Yummy
We really enjoyed this one. Actually, we used it for a brunch item…worked great.
Veena Azmanov
This looks so incredible. I love how simple and easy this is. My mom would make lots of grilled apples when they were in season but I rarely ever do. I must try this. Looks so good. Saving this for later.
Homemade & Yummy
OMG this is our new favourite dessert.
Jere Cassidy
I grill a lot of desserts but haven’t tried apples yet. Your recipe looks amazing and love all the stuffing ideas.
Homemade & Yummy
You can have a lot of delicious fun with this recipe. Hope you give it a try.
Kelly Anthony
I have never thought to cook apples on the grill. What a great idea! This is a perfect recipe for the apple season.
Homemade & Yummy
I know we will be making a TON of these…they are so good. Step aside apple pie…this is our new favourite apple recipe.
Melissa
Yum, these sound delicious! We just went apple picking last weekend, so I have tons of apples that need to be used! Cortlands are definitely one of my favorite varieties, although they weren’t ready for picking yet. I love how low maintenance these are. I need more grilled dessert recipes with little to no cleanup!
Homemade & Yummy
I know…I am waiting for Cortlands too….but in the meantime, I used Paula Reds. Hope you give this easy recipe a try.
Jolina
We probably grilled anything and everything this summer…but not apples! This is great, can’t wait to try it. Sounds amazing with some mascarpone and salted caramel (yes, we like to pile on the calories lol). We love honeycrisp and golden delicious 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…you will have fun with this recipe.
michele
I have a smoker box and have only used it inside, I think I LOVE you for telling me to use it on the grill in indirect heat…. What a great way to not have my house get super hot. The apples sound so interesting… It’s nice to see something out of the ordinary using apples! I can’t wait to impress my dinner guests when I serve this! Thanks so much~
Homemade & Yummy
HAHHA….YES use it on the grill!!
Fred
Wow Gloria! This dessert is out of this world, it’s a good use of apples especially during the apple season when some of them go to waste. This will definitely satisfy my sweet tooth fix. Thanks!
Homemade & Yummy
Hello Fred, so nice to hear from you again. Hope you give this a try.