Grilled Apples

We make many grilling recipes in the summer. These Grilled Apples are great to serve with Grilled Pork Kabobs or enjoy after making Grilled Chicken Kabobs. We like to grill them directly on the grill grates for the best grill and amazing taste. You can even learn How to Cook Bratwurst for another easy meat to cook.

If you have made our Grilled Peaches, Grilled Tomatoes or Grilled Watermelon then you love these grilled apples.

Why We Love This Recipe

Grilled apples have a soft texture. Topping with the brown sugar mixture gives it the perfect amount of sweetness. Combining the sweetness with the smoky flavor makes it a side that we make often.

This is my go-to dessert to make because it is light, healthy and full of delicious flavor.

Ingredients

• Apples – Use a firm apple
• Lemon Juice – You can use bottle lemon juice, but we prefer fresh lemon juice.
• Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice
• Butter – We used unsalted butter
• Honey – Perfect hint of sweetness
• Ground Cinnamon – Substitute with pumpkin spice, nutmeg or apple pie spice
• Brown Sugar – Learn to Make Homemade Brown Sugar

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How to Make Grilled Apples

• Step 1 – Preheat a grill over medium heat (approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit). 

• Step 2 – Core the apples and slice them into approximately 1/4-½ inch thick slices (rings). 

• Step 3 – Stir together the water and lemon juice in a large bowl.  Add the apple rings and let them soak to prevent browning. 

• Step 4 – Remove the apples from the water and pat them dry with paper towels. 

• Step 5 – Rub the oil on the grill grates to prevent the apples from sticking to the grill. 

• Step 6 – Place the apple slices directly on the grill and cook for 4-6 minutes until they start to brown.  Turn the apples and cook them for 4-5 minutes on the other side as well. 

• Step 7 – While the apples are cooking, place the butter, honey, ground cinnamon and brown sugar in a microwave safe small bowl.  

• Step 8 – Microwave for 30 seconds, stir and continue to microwave in 30 second intervals until the butter is melted and all ingredients are combined.  

• Step 9 – Brush this mixture onto the apple slices while still on the grill.  Flip them and cook for 1-2 minutes.  Rub the opposite side of the apples with the mixture and cook for 1-2 more minutes. 

• Step 10 – Remove from heat.  Serve warm and enjoy! 

Expert Tips

• Preparing Apples – Don’t skip soaking the apples in the water and lemon juice mixture as this prevents the apples from browning. 
• Apples – We recommend using apples that are not bruised and that are firm.

Serving Suggestions

These apples are delicious served as is or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.  Add toppings of your choice for a delicious dessert.

• Maple Syrup
• Caramel Sauce
• Coconut
• Walnuts
• Almonds
• Pecans
• Granola
• Raisins

Grilled Cinnamon Apples are delicious served with Grilled BBQ Pork Chops for a complete meal idea.

Storing and Reheating Instructions

• Storing – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy them within about 3-4 days.
• Reheating – Reheat the leftovers in a baking dish, covered with foil in a preheated oven at 325 degrees for about 10 minutes.