Grilled Apples

Who knew apples could be so versatile? You can serve this insanely delicious recipe as a scrumptious dessert or a unique side dish. And cinnamon apples grilled to juicy perfection with the perfect soft crunch are beautiful!

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilled, grilled apples

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 79kcal

Author: imma

Equipment

Grill

Ingredients

4 firm apples, (Crisp varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
2 tablespoons butter, melted (or oil)
1 cup water
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep the Grill and Apples

Clean the grill grates thoroughly and oil them to prevent the apples from sticking. I usually dip a folded paper towel in cooking oil and use tongs to rub it across the grates.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F/190-205℃). If you're using a charcoal grill, ensure the coals are evenly lit and glowing.
Remove any stickers from the apples and wash them. Place them on the cutting board, remove the stems (if any), and core them.
Cut each apple into thick slices or wedges. If using small apples, split them in half.
Combine the water and lemon juice in a bowl. This mixture will help prevent the apples from browning.
Place apple slices into the lemon-water mixture so they are submerged in water. This step helps keep the apples from turning brown.
In a small bowl, add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Mix well to ensure an even distribution of the ingredients. Adjust spices to taste.
Remove apple slices from the lemon water and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels.
Brush with melted butter and quickly sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over both sides of the apples until evenly coated.

Grill Them

Place the apple slices directly on the grill grates. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until they develop nice grill marks and soften slightly. Pay attention to the apples, as they may become mushy and lose their juice.
Remove the grilled apple slices from the grill and place them on a serving platter or individual plates.
Serve the grilled apples warm with ice cream, and drizzle with balsamic glaze or onion for a decadent treat. You can also enjoy them on their own as a healthy snack.

Notes

Be sure to slice your apples fairly thick - I'd say at least ½-inch thick. If they are thinner, they can get soft before the nice grill marks appear, becoming mushy and hard to handle.
Dip a folded paper towel in cooking oil and rub it across the grates with tongs for non-stick grilling. This is my oiling method of choice whenever I grill.
Keep a close eye on the apples as they grill. They cook quickly, and if you get distracted, they can turn to mush and start to lose their juice.
Adjust the sweetness: If you prefer sweeter grilled apples, you can increase the amount of brown sugar and use sweeter apples like Fuji and Honey crisp.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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