Bloomin' Grilled Apples
Bloomin' Grilled Apples are a warm and delicious dessert made by slicing whole apples into a beautiful bloom shape and grilling them with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. As they cook, the apples soften and caramelize, creating a sweet, tender treat perfect for backyard barbecues, fall gatherings, or an easy grilled dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Aluminum foil
- Optional Toppings
- Vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 375°F / 190°C).
- Wash the apples thoroughly. Using a sharp knife, slice each apple vertically into thin sections, stopping about ½ inch from the bottom so the apple stays intact.
- Gently fan the slices outward to create the bloom shape.
- Place each apple on a small sheet of aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over each apple, allowing some of it to flow between the slices.
- Wrap the foil loosely around the base of the apple, leaving the top slightly open.
- Place the apples on the grill and cook for 15–20 minutes, until the apples become soft and the sugar mixture forms a caramel-like glaze.
- Remove from the grill and allow the apples to rest for 3–5 minutes.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, or chopped nuts.
Notes
- Be careful not to cut all the way through the apple, or it will fall apart while grilling.
- Use firm apple varieties so they hold their shape during cooking.
- Insert a fork into the apple to check tenderness before removing from the grill.
- You can bake these apples in the oven at 375°F for about 25 minutes if a grill is unavailable.