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.
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!
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!
Anne Murphy
They look wonderful! I”ve been learnign to use my new grill, and I guess it’s time I smoke something – why not apples? LOL I was so glad to find that they do have good local apples now tht I moved South – even Cortlands, I”m told, though I think of them as a New York apple – but no Ida Reds (my own favorite.,)
Homemade & Yummy
Apples in season are so delicious. Hope you give this super delicious recipe a try.
Toni
This is such a great idea to enjoy apples!
Homemade & Yummy
We are making more this weekend for our daughter’s birthday.
Amy
These sound just wonderful! I love baked apples but have never thought to try them on the smoker. Cannot wait to give these a go!
Homemade & Yummy
This is our new favourite dessert. We are making some for my daughter’s birthday instead of cake!!
debi at Life Currents
These sound so good. I love a healthy apple and gets made into a yummy dessert. No guilt!
Homemade & Yummy
I know…we are making more this weekend for my daughter’s birthday!!
Dan from Platter Talk
This is a beautiful fall dessert idea and I especially like that it is made outdoors, on the grill and in the middle of fall’s beauty! Can’t wait to try it this weekend at our cottage in the middle of Nowhere, Wisconsin. I know our whole family will enjoy it!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…my daughter has asked for these instead of cake for her birthday celebration this weekend. BONUS!!
Diane
These are brilliant! What a fantastic way to make and share the best of Fall apples!
Homemade & Yummy
I know…my daughter wants these instead of cake for her birthday!! BONUS…no baking for me.
Kris
Oh, man oh man, have you got me excited. Living in Texas in September, it’s still warm and lots of grilling still happening. But, you can feel fall is just around the corner. This amazing recipe brings the two together, and I love that. I’ve never had a smoked apple before, but can only imagine the taste. And the filling looks sublime. Thank you so much for this recipe. Heading to the market now, and then firing up the grill with my wood chips!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…my daughter has requested these for her birthday this weekend.
Amanda
Wow! I’ve never had smoked apples, and this is absolutely brilliant! I must have these this fall! I love that sweet, crunchy filling with the pumpkin seeds, and the warm spices with the cinnamon, nutmeg, and gingersnap crumbs. What a unique dessert to serve to guests. Now, to figure out the smoker on my grill! 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
The smoking part is so easy. You can even do it with foil pouches. Check out the link in the post.
Natalie
This is such a gorgeous recipe perfect to welcome Fall. I absolutely love baked apples, the flavors and sweet taste. It looks so delicious. Irresistible.
Homemade & Yummy
This is such a great, easy to make dessert. My daughter wants this instead of cake for her birthday this weekend.
April
Wow smoked grilled apples sound AMAZING Gloria! This post got me thinking of all kinds of yummy apple fillings. I seriously need to try this recipe out before the weather gets cold. I remember your smoked cheese post. I had some smoked cheese this past weekend and it reminded me of you. It was sooooo good!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…so glad you liked the post. Hope you give the recipe a try. I think we will be doing these during the winter too.
swathi
This is best way to use apples I can’t wait to try it, for me fall baking won’t complete with apple dishes love simple and easy dessert recipes .
Homemade & Yummy
I know we need to make more…perfect for Thanksgiving too.
Stephanie Simmons
These look so delicious! I think we are going apple picking next weekend – we’ll have to make these after!
Homemade & Yummy
I need to visit the orchard soon too.
Catherine
Such a great twist on apple desserts..I love the sound of these! They look absolutely divine too…I must try this soon!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you do. They are so easy to make…and perfect for entertaining too.
Jennifer Bigler
What I great idea. I had never though to make something like this on the grill, but since I don’t BBQ and I’ve delegated that chore to my husband this is the perfect recipe to make him cook dessert. I love the idea of serving this with a scoop of ice cream. Sounds amazing!
Homemade & Yummy
Well here is a new tasty experiment for him to try. ENJOY!
Valerie
I’ve never had smoked apples before. These sound like they’d be a great way to make a dessert for a goup, particularly in the fall during apple picking season.
Homemade & Yummy
This has quickly become our new favourite apple dessert. Hope you give this recipe a try.