Pellet Grill Smoked Apples

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!

Can you smoke apples?

Yes, you can definitely smoke an apple. 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.

Ingredients

• 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)

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…

What tools do you need to make smoked apples?

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

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.

How to make smoked apples

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. 

Also try this recipe for cinnamon apple banana bread.

Can’t wait to hear what you think!

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