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    Home » Recipes » Grill Recipes » Smoker Recipes » Pellet Grill Smoked Apples

    Pellet Grill Smoked Apples

    Published: Aug 16, 2022 · Modified: May 23, 2023 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Any apples work for this tasty smoked apples recipe. Learn how to make this Traeger pellet grill dessert for your next BBQ party. Let’s smoke some fruit!

    Traeger Smoked Apples Recipe Dessert In Cast Iron Skillet with Vanilla Ice Cream

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    Table of Contents

    • Why smoking apples is so fantastic…
    • Ingredients
    • How to make smoked apples
    • FAQs 
    • More Tasty Grill + Smoker Recipes
    • Meat thermometer recommendations
    • Are you a foodie, too?
    • Traeger Dessert Smoked Apples Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Why smoking apples is so fantastic…

    • Quick prep – It’s super simple to make.
    • Not a lot of steps.
    • You can use whatever type of apples that you want.
    • It’s a no fail recipe, so you really can’t mess it up.
    • The end results are delicious.
    • This could be a good precursor for a smoked apple crisp dessert.
    • New to smoked food recipes and Treager recipes? see my step by step video for beginners (scroll to bottom of page). 
    Smoking Apples On The Traeger Pellet Grill

    Put it together with a whole BBQ menu… Smoke apples at the same time as smoking cream cheese for a tasty lineup of smoked foods.

    See how to make smoked apple pie…

    Closeup of smoked apple halves with vanilla ice cream dripping

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you need to make smoked apples.

    Infographic with list of ingredients for smoking apples on the pellet grill to serve as a Traeger Dessert
    • gala apples (use any red or green apple), halved lengthwise and cores removed
    • brown sugar
    • butter 
    • cinnamon
    • raisins (or dried cranberries or other dried fruit)
    • walnuts
    • vanilla ice cream (optional for serving as a dessert)
    Brown sugar and butter topped Traeger Smoked Apples in a cast iron skillet

    How to make smoked apples

    Now I’ll walk you through it…

    Infographic with steps directions for making smoked apples on the Traeger pellet grill

    Quick look at Traeger Smoked Apples recipe

    1. Preheat pellet smoker with apple wood and prepare cored gala or honey crisp apples with toppings. 
    2. Smoke apples at 250 degrees F for 60 – 90 minutes.
    3. Finish smoking apples and top with ice cream or whipped cream.
    4. Enjoy.
    Ice Cream Topped Traeger Dessert Apples Smoked with Cinnamon and Spices

    Detailed recipe steps

    1. Preheat Traeger Grills or Pitt Boss or whatever pellet grill you’re using to 225-250 degrees F. (for the Sip Bite Go recipe video, you’ll see we smoked apples at the same time as smoked cream cheese, so we used the smoke temp of 250 degrees F, which smoked the apples at a slightly faster pace.)
    2. Prep gala apples for smoking. Add halved and cored apples to a baking dish or cast iron skillet, cut side facing up. Top with brown sugar, a drizzle of butter, cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts.
    3. Smoke apples at 250 degrees F for about 60-90 minutes, until you can easily pierce them with a fork. (Personally, I like them with a bit of a “bite” to them, not completely mushy. This isn’t smoked applesauce, friends!)
    4. Remove and let smoked apples cool. Enjoy topped with ice cream or as you desire. 
    Traeger smoked dessert plates with pellet grill smoked apples and ice cream

    FAQs 

    Can you smoke apples?

    Yes, you can definitely smoke an apple. This Sip Bite Go recipe makes a unique smoked dessert for any gathering. First, core the apples then top the apples sugar cinnamon or any topping that you want, then smoke em’ and enjoy! 

    What pellets or wood chips are best for smoking apples?

    I recommend that you use applewood pellets / wood chips for this recipe. The marriage between applewood and apples is long-lasting, seamless, and just makes sense. In general, light flavored fruity pellets (apple, cherry) are all good choices for smoking apples.

    Though for this Sip Bite Go recipe demonstration, I went rogue and used mesquite because it was already in my pellet grill and I’ve been a little obsessed lately!

    Are there other desserts or fruits that you can smoke in a smoker?

    Smoking desserts and fruits are super simple! I recently smoked a whole pineapple which turned out fantastic! Also this smoked cake is super simple fruit dessert cooked on the Traeger that has a nice smoky flavor. You could also try my smoked apple pie…yum! It is to die for. 

    What tools do you need to make smoked apples?

    To make life easier on you, I recommend that you use an apple corer or melon baller. If you’re like me, and don’t have either of those, then you can use a sharp knife to core your apples as I did in this demo. 

    Traeger smoked dessert plates with pellet grill smoked apples and ice cream

    More Tasty Grill + Smoker Recipes

    • Smoked mac and cheese
    • Smoked cream cheese
    • Smoked brisket flat
    • 321 ribs
    • Beer can chicken on the smoker
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    • Smoked tomahawk steak
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    • Smoked leg of lamb
    • Smoked shrimp
    • Grilled chicken wings
    • Grilled skirt steak
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    • Grilled potato wedges
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    • Want more? See my lineup of easy smoker recipes

    See this Traeger Flatrock grill review.

    See my favorite smoker tools and seasonings in my Amazon Storefront.

    Meat thermometer recommendations

    Every home chef needs a reliable meat thermometer to cook food perfectly. 

    On Sip Bite Go, you’ll often see me using:

    1. Meater thermometer – a fancy wireless thermometer that connects to a phone app – gifted to me from a Traeger partnership.
    2. ThermoPro digital thermometer – which has a wire that connects the thermometer to a display box outside the oven/grill. 

    It’s like being psychic! The great thing about either of the thermometers above is that I don’t have to take the food out of the oven to know the temperature. 

    How to use ‘em… What I do is stick the digital thermometer in steak, pork, chicken, whatever… Then put the food in the oven, on the smoker, or grill.

    While the meat cooks, it reads the temperature so I know exactly what temp meat is as it’s cooking. Without having to take it out and check. It’s really difficult to overcook food when you know exactly what temp it is inside!

    Are you a foodie, too?

    Hey home chefs, hope that answers all your questions about smoking apples. 

    See how to get more smoke flavor from your favorite Traeger dishes and check out these game day smoker recipes.

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    Traeger Smoked Apples Recipe Dessert In Cast Iron Skillet with Vanilla Ice Cream

    Traeger Dessert Smoked Apples Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Any apples work for this tasty smoked apples Sip Bite Go recipe. Learn how to make this smoked dessert for your next BBQ party! | sipbitego.com
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, BBQ
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 5 people
    Calories: 314kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

    Equipment

    • Lodge 12″ Large Cast Iron Skillet
    • Traeger Apple Pellets
    • Traeger Mesquite Pellets
    • Traeger Pellet Grill Ironwood 650

    Ingredients

    • 5 medium apples gala suggested, halved lengthwise and cores removed
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 tbsp butter salted, melted
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ cup raisins or cranberries
    • 2 tbsp walnuts crushed
    • 2 cups vanilla ice cream optional for serving

    Instructions

    • Preheat Traeger Grills or Pitt Boss or whatever pellet grill you’re using to 225-250 degrees F. (for the Sip Bite Go recipe video, you’ll see we smoked apples at the same time as smoked cream cheese, so we used the smoke temp of 250 degrees F, which smoked the apples at a slightly faster pace.)
    • Prep gala apples for smoking. Add halved and cored apples to a baking dish or cast iron skillet, cut side facing up. Top with brown sugar, a drizzle of butter, cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts.
    • Smoke apples at 250 degrees F for about 60-90 minutes, until you can easily pierce them with a fork. (Personally, I like them with a bit of a “bite” to them, not completely mushy. This isn’t smoked applesauce, friends!)
    • Remove and let smoked apples cool. Enjoy topped with ice cream or as you desire.

    Video

    Notes

    See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/smoked-apples
    Watch the full-length YouTube recipe video for this smoked apple dessert on Sip Bite Go’s YouTube channel.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg
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