Grilled Apples

How to Make Grilled Apples

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   Step 1: Prep the apples

   Wash and dry the apples, then halve them lengthwise and use a small spoon or melon baller to remove the core and seeds. Toss the cut apples lightly in the lemon juice to prevent browning and set them cut-side up on a plate while you make the glaze.

   For this step

   • 4 mediumMedium firm apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji)
   • 1 tbspFresh lemon juice
   
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   Step 2: Make the glaze

   In a small saucepan over low heat (or in a microwave-safe bowl), melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Whisk in the cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth and glossy; keep warm to brush on the apples.

   For this step

   • 2 tbspUnsalted butter
   • 2 tbspPacked light brown sugar
   • 1 tspGround cinnamon
   • 2 tbspPure maple syrup
   • 1/4 tspKosher salt
   • 1/2 tspPure vanilla extract
   
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   Step 3: Preheat and oil the grill

   Preheat your gas or charcoal grill to medium-high (about 400–450°F / 200–230°C). Clean and oil the grates well so the apples release easily and won’t stick when you sear them.
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   Step 4: Sear and glaze the apples

   Brush the cut sides of the apples with a thin layer of the warm glaze and place them cut-side down on the hot grill. Grill 3–4 minutes without moving to get good char marks, flip, brush with more glaze, and grill another 3–4 minutes until the flesh is tender and caramelized.
   
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   Step 5: Rest and serve

   Transfer apples to a platter, brush once more with any remaining glaze, and let them rest 1–2 minutes to set. Serve warm as a side with grilled pork or poultry, or as a dessert topping with vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of flaky salt or chopped toasted nuts.

1. Wash and dry the apples, then halve them lengthwise and use a small spoon or melon baller to remove the core and seeds. Toss the cut apples lightly in the lemon juice to prevent browning and set them cut-side up on a plate while you make the glaze.
2. In a small saucepan over low heat (or in a microwave-safe bowl), melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Whisk in the cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth and glossy; keep warm to brush on the apples.
3. Preheat your gas or charcoal grill to medium-high (about 400–450°F / 200–230°C). Clean and oil the grates well so the apples release easily and won’t stick when you sear them.
4. Brush the cut sides of the apples with a thin layer of the warm glaze and place them cut-side down on the hot grill. Grill 3–4 minutes without moving to get good char marks, flip, brush with more glaze, and grill another 3–4 minutes until the flesh is tender and caramelized.
5. Transfer apples to a platter, brush once more with any remaining glaze, and let them rest 1–2 minutes to set. Serve warm as a side with grilled pork or poultry, or as a dessert topping with vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of flaky salt or chopped toasted nuts.