Name: Smoked Apple Crisp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4-5 Honeycrisp apples (peeled and sliced); ⅓ cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp all purpose flour; 1 tbsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 cup light brown sugar (packed); ½ cup all purpose flour; ½ cup oat meal; ½ cup caramel baking chips; ¼ cup candied pecans; 1 tbsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 stick salted butter (cold and cut into small cubes); ½ tsp table salt

This smoked apple crisp recipe screams fall, and it’s so fun to make after a day of apple picking. But, don’t limit yourself to only making it in the fall time!

Put this smoked apple crisp on the grill after you’ve cooked dinner any time of year and serve it piping hot when dinner is finished.

This can also be made in the oven, and it’s damn delicious that way too.

That said, by adding apple wood to the grill, you augment the apple flavors of the dessert with a subtle smoky flavor that makes this dish something unique.

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What Apples Are Best For Baking?

There are so many varieties of apples, but which ones are best for this smoked apple crisp? I grew up eating a version of this dessert made with granny smith apples.

Granny Smith’s are a good choice because they keep their structure when baked. This keeps them from turning into apple sauce after baking.

That said, I prefer Honeycrisp apples because they keep their structure just as well, but have a better flavor than a Granny Smith. If you don’t have either, a golden delicious apple will also work well.

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Fun Variations For Smoked Apple Crisp

Bourbon: Adding three tablespoons of your favorite bourbon to the topping mix is a nice addition to this dessert.
Maple: Adding some maple syrup to the topping is another way to change this up slightly, try adding 1/4 cup.
BOTH: Knob Creek makes a smoked maple bourbon that I love to use in this smoked apple crisp recipe. If you can get some, try adding three tablespoons to the topping mixture. If you can’t find it, just add some maple syrup and your favorite bourbon.

smoked apple crisp in a cast iron pan, topped with ice cream

How To Make Smoked Apple Crisp

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins | Serves: 6-8

Ingredients
Filling:
4 -5 Large Honeycrisp apples, peels and sliced
⅓ granulated sugar
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg

Topping:
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup all purpose flour
½ cup oatmeal
½ cup caramel baking chips
¼ cup candied pecans
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 stick salted butter, cold and cut into small chunks
½ tsp salt

Step 1: Light grill and set up for indirect heat, establish temperature at 350°F. Add one or two apple wood chunks to the hot coals. If you’re using a gas grill, use a smoke tube with apple pellets.

Step 2: Place apples in a large mixing bowl and toss with lemon juice; then add in flour, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix thoroughly.

Step 3: Pour apples into a greased cast iron skillet. Set the mixture aside.

Step 4: In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, oatmeal, caramel chips, pecans, cinnamon, baking powder and salt for the topping.

Step 5: Using a pastry cutter or large fork, cut the cold butter into the topping mix.

Step 6: Cover the apples with the topping mixture, and place the apple crisp on the grill over indirect heat.

Step 7: Close the lid and bake until the apples start to bubble and the top becomes golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Step 9: Remove from grill, serve warm with French vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.