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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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?
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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!
Jenni LeBaron
I’ve never thought to smoke apples before, but it sounds brilliant and delicious! These would be a fantastic treat for any evening and I bet that the neighbors would be awfully jealous of the smell wafting from our back yard grill. Love the idea to use a bit of balsamic on these as well.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES smoking does drive the neighbours crazy!! This is the perfect bbq party dessert.
Pamela
I don’t grill, but the recipe sounds delicious. Could this recipe be somehow fixed in an oven or even a toaster oven?
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes, it would be similar to baked apples. The smoking adds the additional flavour.
MFStewart
I made the apples again last night and I had some left over. I warmed them up at lunch for my daughter and she went nuts over them. She is making the apples for her family tonight. Great recipe!!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you and your family are enjoying these smoked apples. With apple season just around the corner, I will be making them too.
Sandra
Such a unique recipe and wonderful way to use fresh apples. I would have never thought to smoke apples! Great idea for our weekend cookout. Thank you!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES…perfect for a weekend cookout.
Sean@Diversivore
I LOVE this idea! I’m a big fan of cooking with apples in both sweet and savoury settings, so a smoked apple dessert sounds incredible! Such great, classic apple pairing flavours going on here too. Great stuff, and a great idea!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much Sean…hope you give these smoked apples a try.
Marisa F. Stewart
We were smoking some ribs and I decided i wanted to do something special with our apples. I figured a fruit dessert would be idea. Well, this recipe turned out amazing. I can’t wait to make it again. Fall is just around the corner and we’ll have apples galore. Great recipe.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Glad you enjoyed these apples. Our dinner guests always do too.
Sarah
YUM! I’ve never had a smoked or grilled apple before, but I love baked apples! These sound even better 😀 I want mine with pecans!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You can make whatever combination you like…and ENJOY!
Denise
These apples sound amazing! I can’t wait for apple season, I am going to make these for my family!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I am not looking forward to the cooler weather…except for all the delicious comfort foods.
Michelle
I love the sound of these apples! I have never thought to cook apples on the grill. What a great idea! This is such a great recipe for apple season.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give this smoked apple recipe a try. They are delicious.
Debra
I always forget that the grill can make more than we think….this is awesome when oven space is at a premium, or the weather is too hot to turn it on. I can totally see making these for Thanksgiving. What a different treat from all the pie!!!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes…these are a great and fun alternative to apple pie for sure.
Jolina
This is fabulous! We love grilling fruit and vegetables but have never tried apples. Will definitely try this weekend.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
If I can grill it…I usually do. These are super easy and presentation perfect. ENJOY!
Veena Azmanov
What an amazing and unique recipe. Sounds interesting and I just cant wait to make some.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give these smoked apples a try. They are delicious.
Traci
These grilled apples are perfect for our late summer weekend desserts! Great recipe…easy and delicious. Thanks!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
They are perfect for bbq parties. ENJOY!
Toni
I loved it! So easy and really amazing!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much for letting me know. So glad you enjoyed them.
Sues
I love baked apples, but have never considered smoking them before. This is such a cool idea and something I need to try before summer is over. Yum!!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
These can be made ALL year long. Hope you give this recipe a try.