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    Published: Oct 6, 2020 · Modified: Sep 29, 2021 by Pam

    Grilled Apples

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    Grilled apples are super versatile and easy. Serve them plain as a simple side dish, or topped with a cinnamon glaze and ice cream for dessert. Crunchy granola turns them into a unique brunch dish that will bring on the compliments.

    grilled apples topped with granola

    Grilled apple slices are perfect in the fall

    The weather is beautiful in the fall and we are cooking outdoors at least as much as we do in the summer. Our grills are going strong with burgers and wings for tailgate parties, smoked ham on the Big Green Egg for the holidays, and grilled chuck roast for any day of the week.

    While you’ve got that meat and skillet potatoes on one side of the grill why not add some apples? It’s apple season after all, and they’re ripe, beautiful and abundant.

    We make them very similar to our grilled peaches, which are a summer favorite, of course. If grilled fruit sounds good to you, you’ll want to try them both.

    And don’t forget about brunch. Adding apples to the table with bacon or sausage and buttermilk biscuits and you’ve got an easy weekend meal worthy of company!

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    • Grilled apple slices are perfect in the fall
    • What apples are best for grilling?
    • Ingredient and Substitution notes
    • Recipe Instructions
    • Now you can get creative according to how you want to serve them
    • Recipe FAQ’s
    • 📖 Recipe
    grilled apples

    What apples are best for grilling?

    Choose any firm apple that you would use in a pie or any other type of recipe where they get cooked, but need to hold their shape. Our go-to cooking apple is the Granny Smith variety, but we also love the Honey Crisp variety and have grilled both.

    Either type holds up well and has a taste that is balanced perfectly by some brown sugar and cinnamon. Jonathon apples or Braeburn would all be excellent choices as well.

    apples on board for grilling

    Ingredient and Substitution notes

    • Apples – (Info above on which type to choose)
    • Lemon Juice – in most cases we recommend freshly squeezed, but bottled juice is fine here
    • Vegetable or Nut Oil – Any type that will withstand high heat unless you know that your grill will be at a lower heat
    • Honey
    • Cinnamon
    • Brown Sugar -light or dark is fine
    • Butter – salted or unsalted is fine

    Recipe Instructions

    1. Naturally you’ll want to thoroughly wash the apples. Then I like to slice them in about ½ inch slices. You should get about 3-4 slices out of a good sized apple.
    2. As you slice toss them in a shallow baking dish that you’ve added water and lemon juice to. About 3 Tablespoons of lemon juice is good for a pan of water. This will prevent the sliced apples from browning.
    3. Then take them out and core each slice. Drop back into the lemon water until ready to cook. This is the type of apple corer I use and you can order one here. You could core the whole apple before slicing, but I think it’s easier to do them a slice at the time.
    4. Right before grilling brush the slices with a little oil. Use an oil that tolerates higher heat without burning, like pecan oil or canola oil. This is especially important if your grill is pretty hot for something you’ll cook fast like burgers.
    5. Grill over medium heat 4-6 minutes, turn and grill another 2 minutes or so.

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    Now you can get creative according to how you want to serve them

    If the apples will be a side dish (perfect with pork chops or chicken) they really need absolutely nothing.

    We’ve given you a simple brown sugar, butter and cinnamon recipe that can be brushed on when they’re almost done. It’s perfect if your grilled apples will become dessert. Make them even better by topping with some good quality vanilla ice cream.

    grilled apples with ice cream

    You can go with or without the cinnamon mixture if your plan revolves around breakfast or brunch. Again, they would be amazing without anything added, but a crunchy granola sprinkle is an idea everyone will love.

    rows of grilled apples with granola and cinnamon sticks

    Recipe FAQ’s

    What variety of apple is best for grilling?

    Any firm cooking apple such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, Honeycrisp or Jonathon.

    Are grilled apples good with pork?

    Absolutely! Marinated and Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Blackened Pork Chops are favorites.

    Can grilled apples be stored and served later?

    Yes! Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days. You can warm them in a skillet, a hot oven or the microwave. Don’t overdo it. They can go from warm to overcooked quickly.

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    Grilled Apples for Sides or Dessert

    Pam
    Simple grilled apple slices can be dressed up with a cinnamon and brown sugar glaze, served with ice cream or left unadorned. Delicious with pork chops!
    5 from 16 votes
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    Cuisine grilling
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 175 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 apples cored and cut into ½ inch slices
    • 2-3 Tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 Tablespoons oil pecan or canola oil
    • 2 Tablespoons honey
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar
    • 1 Tablespoon butter

    Instructions
     

    • Stir the lemon juice into 3-4 cups of water in a shallow baking pan. Place the apples slices in the lemon water, making sure to cover the slices.
    • When ready to cook remove apple slices and pat dry, then brush with oil.
    • Combine butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and honey and heat over medium low heat until butter is melted.
    • Grill apple slices over medium heat 4-6 minutes on one side.
    • Turn apple slices and brush with brown sugar mixture if desired.
    • Cook additional 2 minutes or until apples are tender.

    Notes

    • Soaking in a lemon juice and water mixture keeps the apple slices from turning brown. 
    • Use an oil that can withstand high heat if your grill is very hot.
    • About ½ inch thick is perfect for the apple slices. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 108IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jess says

      October 06, 2020 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      These grilled apples are perfect with a scoop of ice cream on top! Perfect Fall dessert and so easy!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        October 06, 2020 at 9:53 am

        So happy you loved them. Thanks, Jess!

        Reply
    2. Beth says

      October 06, 2020 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      This is such a great idea! I haven’t grilled apples yet. Can’t wait to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        October 06, 2020 at 11:23 am

        Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Jenn says

      October 06, 2020 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      I’ve never grilled apples before, but the idea of warm, grilled apples with ice cream on top has me in danger of drooling on my keyboard! Making this recipe this weekend for sure!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        October 06, 2020 at 11:23 am

        So happy to hear it. Thanks, Jenn!

        Reply
    4. Laura Tobin says

      October 06, 2020 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      I was looking for something different to do with apples as I have plenty in my tree this year. This is perfect, never tried before. I will now

      Reply
      • Pam says

        October 06, 2020 at 11:22 am

        Awesome timing!

        Reply
    5. Angela says

      October 06, 2020 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      A great fall dessert. Easy to prepare and a crowd pleaser!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        October 07, 2020 at 8:58 am

        Thanks, Angela!

        Reply
    6. Lindsay says

      August 25, 2021 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      Yum! Apples are just so delicious when cooked, but I hadn’t tried grilling them before. This was a perfect side dish for some pork chops.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 25, 2021 at 12:02 pm

        Yay! Thanks for stopping by to let us know Lindsay!

        Reply
    7. Angela says

      August 25, 2021 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love the flavor that the grill gives to these apples! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 25, 2021 at 1:06 pm

        Thank you for taking the time to star rate the recipe, Angela. We really appreciate it.

        Reply
    8. kushigalu says

      August 25, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      Grilled apples are just so delicious. I can eat it just like that. Yum

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 25, 2021 at 1:06 pm

        Us, too. Thanks!

        Reply
    9. Tara says

      August 25, 2021 at 1:45 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow! These apples look so good. Love those grill marks. They sound amazing with a cinnamon glaze and ice cream.

      Reply
    10. Carrie says

      August 31, 2022 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favorite recipes for fall! Tastes so good and my husband loves it too!

      Reply
    11. Jess says

      August 31, 2022 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      I love serving these over a bowl of vanilla ice cream. So so good!

      Reply
    12. Gina says

      August 31, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      We made this as a quick dessert while BBQing and they were a hit! Such a fantastic treat to grill up!

      Reply
    13. Nancy says

      August 31, 2022 at 6:45 pm

      5 stars
      Never knew grilled apples could be so yummy

      Reply
    14. Dana says

      August 31, 2022 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      These were perfect with a scoop of ice cream and homemade granola! So versatile and delicious. Will be using them again!

      Reply

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