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    Easy Smoked Apple Crisp Recipe

    October 12, 2015 By Mary 24 Comments

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    This Smoked Apple Crisp Recipe is a fantastic dessert smoked directly on your grill. Take a traditional apple pie filling and add an easy crisp topping of oats and you have the perfect fall apple dessert.

    We also have a grilled apple crisp recipe that was also featured on AM Northwest, the Portland, OR local TV morning show if looking for a hot and fast version.

    Apple Crisp Cooked on a Grill
    Jump to:
    • Apple Crisp Ingredients
    • Tools
    • Preparation
    • Smoking Apple Crisp
    • Other Apple Recipes
    • Other Desserts On the Grill
    • Smoked Apple Crisp Recipe

    Apple Crisp Ingredients

    Inspired by Ina Garten’s Old Fashioned Apple Crisp we wanted to replicate the citrus and cinnamon flavors with the smoked influence. The ingredients will be for the apple filling and the crumble topping. Portions are in the recipe card.

    • Apples – An important process is to pick apples that aren’t too sweet so you have more depth of flavor. There are so many varieties of apples but select tart apples like Fuji apples or Golden Delicious. Smoked apples will soften and if they are too sweet they get mushy (like Red Delicious).
    • Apple Filling – Zest of orange and lemon really bring out the flavor in addition to the fresh juice. Can sugar and classic apple pie flavors with nutmeg and cinnamon are good choices for traditional flavor. You can add bourbon or whiskey as well for a little more flavor.
    • Topping – Adding a topping gives it the classic apple crisp flavor. The topping will crisp up as it slowly smokes and absorb the smoke flavor. Butter is the binder that brings the dry ingredients together. In addition to the butter use all-purpose flour, rolled oats, cane sugar, dark brown sugar, and a touch of salt.
    Apple Crisp for 4

    Tools

    Have a good cast-iron pan that can handle the smoker. We like 10-inch cast iron pans for six to eight servings or in this case a smaller cast-iron dish that serves four. Use the slider in the recipe card to increase the portions.

    If your smoker doesn’t have a thermometer that reads the internal temperature then be sure to get a good one like the Thermoworks Smoke Unit.

    Preparation

    • For the Topping: Dice butter into small cubes then place in freezer while other ingredients are being prepared. The butter and topping needs to be cold for best results.
    • In a large bowl, mix together all of the topping ingredients (except butter). When butter is very cold add it to the mix and cut the butter into the mix using a fork (could also use a food processor or stand mixer for this). Mix together until the mix is crumbly and the butter resembles the size of peas.
    • Transfer the topping mix to the freezer until ready to pour over the apple filling.
    • For the Filling: In another large bowl, mix together all filling ingredients. Place apple filling in the cast iron skillet (we used a smaller dish. 10x5x2 inch oval cast iron).
    • Add the oat and butter mixture over the top of the apples and cover with foil.
    Ingredients for Semi-Smoked Apple Crisp

    If making this ahead, do not mix the topping over the apple mix until you are ready to smoke it.

    Smoking Apple Crisp

    1. Preheat smoker and target 275 degrees F. We like oak or apple wood for this smoked apple crisp recipe. It is sweeter than using mesquite or hickory.
    2. Place cast iron pan over indirect heat for 30 minutes. Remove foil, and then continue smoking an additional 15 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown.
    3. Serve warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    Using a Gas Grill – All you need is some wood chips and smoker box. Follow our guide on how to smoke on a gas grill to adapt.

    Using a Charcoal Grill – We use wood chunks over the lump charcoal using two-zone grilling method the indirect grilling is where we leave the pan.

    Where to put wood chips on a charcoal grill to maximize smoke flavor without a smoker.

    Other Apple Recipes

    • Apple Cider Mimosas
    • Grilled Apple Crisp
    • Bourbon Spiked Hot Apple Cider

    Other Desserts On the Grill

    You can see our full roundup of desserts on the grill or from some of our favorites.

    • Add smoked whipped cream as a topping to this smoked apple crisp.
    • A skillet brownie is another great grilled dish on any 10-inch cast-iron pan.
    • Grilled Pecan Pie with Maple Bourbon sauce is an awesome recipe.
    Semi-Smoked Apple Crisp for four people

    This recipe was originally created in October 2015 and updated in September 2022 with new recipe steps and details on ingredients.

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    Fire and Wine Cookbook

    Smoked Apple Crisp Recipe

    Smoked Apple Crisp is a simple and delicious fall dessert cooked on a grill. Apple crisp ingredients adapted from Ina Garten's Old Fashioned Apple Crisp.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 470kcal
    Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge
    Cost: $20

    Equipment

    • 1 oval cast iron pan

    Ingredients

    For the Topping:

    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cut up into small cubes
    • ½ cup all purpose flour
    • ½ cup rolled oats + 2 tablespoons
    • ¼ cup cane sugar
    • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

    For the Filling:

    • 4 medium-sized apples We used Fuji cut into wedges.
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
    • 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
    • ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon orange zest
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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    Instructions

    For Filling and Topping

    • For the Topping: Dice butter into small cubes then place in freezer while other ingredients are being prepared. The butter and topping needs to be cold for best results.
    • Mix: In a large bowl, mix together all of the topping ingredients (except butter). When butter is very cold add it to the mix and cut the butter into the mix using a fork (could also use a food processor or stand mixer for this). Mix together until the mix is crumbly and the butter resembles the size of peas.
    • Hold: Transfer the topping mix to the freezer until ready to pour over the apple filling.
    • For the Filling: In another large bowl, mix together all filling ingredients. Place apple filling in the cast iron skillet (we used a smaller dish. 10x5x2 inch oval cast iron). Add the oat and butter mixture over the top of the apples and cover with foil.

    Smoking

    • Preheat smoker and target 275 degrees F. We like oak or apple wood for this smoked apple crisp recipe.
    • Smoke: Place cast iron pan over indirect heat for 30 minutes. Remove foil, and then continue smoking an additional 15 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown.
    • Serve warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    Notes

    Using a Gas Grill – All you need is some wood chips and smoker box. Follow our guide on how to smoke on a gas grill to adapt.
    Using a Charcoal Grill – We use wood chunks over the lump charcoal using two-zone grilling method the indirect grilling is where we leave the pan.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 636IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe? We would love to see!Mention @vindulge or use the hashtag #vindulge

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    Comments

    1. Linda @ Roti n Rice says

      November 03, 2015 at 10:22 am

      I need to try this. Looks and sounds delicious. Love your pictures. 🙂

      Reply
      • Mary says

        November 03, 2015 at 5:44 pm

        Thanks so much!! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Ariel says

      October 31, 2015 at 11:57 am

      This is an awesome idea! I would’ve never thought to put a crisp on the grill! Genius! I can only imagine how flavorful this was! It looks like a recipe that would be awesome to make at a Halloween party tonight! 😉 Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Mary says

        November 02, 2015 at 12:47 pm

        Thank you! And I’m constantly surprised at how many things work on the grill. Pretty much, if you can bake it, you can grill it! Cheers 🙂

        Reply
    3. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says

      October 30, 2015 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      What a fabulous idea! I love the thought of the smokiness that grill adds to the dessert!

      Reply
      • Mary says

        October 30, 2015 at 1:21 pm

        Thanks! We don’t hold back from putting anything on the grill around here 😉

        Reply
    4. Callie | Flour and Fancy says

      October 30, 2015 at 11:01 am

      Smoked flavor? Apple crisp? SIGN ME UP!

      Reply
      • Mary says

        October 30, 2015 at 11:10 am

        It’s pretty bizarre, but super delicious! Thanks 🙂

        Reply
    5. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

      October 30, 2015 at 6:25 am

      Smoked apple crisp?!?! OMG, this looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Mary says

        October 30, 2015 at 11:10 am

        Thanks 😉

        Reply
    6. Diana Johnson @ Eating Richly Even When You're Broke says

      October 30, 2015 at 12:32 am

      Ooh I’d never thought to make a dessert like this on the grill! I love the photos of your kiddo, and totally get the scenario of dog taunting madness. Boys! We will definitely be giving this apple crisp a try.

      Reply
      • Mary says

        October 30, 2015 at 11:09 am

        Ha! Thanks. Little boys and dogs! It’s a crazy world we live in 😉 And just come down to Portland and we’ll make the apple crisp for you!!! Win-win 🙂

        Reply
    7. Whitney @ That Square Plate says

      October 29, 2015 at 11:05 pm

      5 stars
      This is a brilliant idea! I totally have got to get a smoker for our next ‘big’ purchase. This looks amazing!!

      Reply
      • Mary says

        October 30, 2015 at 11:07 am

        Thanks 🙂 And if you ever do want to make the plunge into the world of smokers and need some advice please feel free to reach out! We have 4 different smokers right now (crazy!!), and would be more than happy to give you some recommendations!!

        Reply
    8. Sarah says

      October 29, 2015 at 5:25 pm

      Smoked apple crisp? Oh my goodness, what a genius idea! Hope you feel/felt better soon! At least in the end you got to enjoy the crisp – I know that would help to make me feel better 🙂

      Reply
      • Mary says

        October 29, 2015 at 5:29 pm

        Thank you! We all feel much better now. The cough is still lingering (grrr), but everything else is great! And yes, apple crisp makes everything better 😉

        Reply
    9. grace says

      October 29, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      there are many things that i prefer off the grill, but apple crisp isn’t one of them…simply because i’ve never tried it! great idea! sorry your plans didn’t work out quite like you’d hoped. 🙂

      Reply
      • Mary says

        October 29, 2015 at 1:46 pm

        Thanks 🙂 And sometimes unplanned things end up way better than the planned ones!!
        I hope you get a chance to try this apple crisp. It’s so fun on the grill!

        Reply
    10. Melissa says

      October 28, 2015 at 9:45 pm

      I love that story!!! It’s totally the way our days go sometimes! I get this great Norman Rockwell idea in my head about the perfect day out and then life happens and the kids turn into….well, kids! I’m going to make Hubs make an apple crisp on the grill….it looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Mary says

        October 29, 2015 at 1:49 pm

        Ha! Yes, definitely try it! It’s so fun on the grill.
        And I’ve learned now (it only took me four years!!) that there’s really no such thing as the perfect “day” when you have kids… just perfect moments!! I’ll take my moments as they come 🙂

        Reply

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