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Cinnamon Grilled Apples with Bourbon Caramel Sauce

Looking for a delicious grilled dessert? This recipe for Cinnamon Grilled Apples is sure to satisfy all your sweet BBQ cravings. These apples are topped with a decadent apple bourbon caramel sauce that'll knock your socks off.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Keyword: Grilled Apples
Servings: 4 people
Author: Susie Bulloch

Ingredients

Cinnamon Grilled Apples

  • 2 pounds Honeycrisp apples cored and cut into 1-inch thick wedges
  • ¼ cup salted butter melted
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 4 cups vanilla ice cream

Apple Bourbon Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 Tablespoon apple bourbon
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat. Preheat your grill to 375 degrees F for 2 zone cooking, one side hot and direct heat, one side cooler with indirect heat.
  • Prepare the caramel sauce. Pour the sugar and the water into a medium saucepan. Turn the heat to medium and swirl the water and sugar until it dissolves. Simmer the water and sugar together, without stirring, until it turns a warm amber color and reaches 350 degrees F (about 15 minutes). Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream. The caramel will bubble up, so stir quickly. If the sugar mixture cools too quickly, your caramel can stay as a sticky ball, separated from the cream. If this happens, return the heat to medium and stir until the caramel is smooth. Turn off the heat and pour in the apple bourbon and salt and stir to combine. Set aside to cool slightly until the grilled apples are done.
  • Season the apples. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add in the apple wedges and toss to combine.
  • Grill the apples. Place the seasoned apples on the direct heat side of your grill. Cook for 3 minutes per side to form nice grill marks. Move the apples to the indirect heat side of the grill and close the lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes to soften the apples slightly. You want the apples to still retain their shape and integrity, but cook to a tender-crisp texture.
  • Plate and serve. Remove the apples to your serving dishes. Top each portion of apples with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of the apple bourbon caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 926kcal | Carbohydrates: 121g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 107g | Vitamin A: 1909IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 1mg