Grilled apple s'mores make the perfect grilled treat for summer and fall. Sliced cinnamon apples are grilled and sandwiched between graham crackers with a toasted, gooey marshmallow.
Recipe summary
Flavor/texture: Gooey roasted marshmallows and tender grilled cinnamon apples are served between crunchy graham crackers.
Key ingredients: Firm apples (like granny smith), marshmallows, cinnamon, butter, and graham crackers.
Yield: 8 s'mores
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Apples - Firm apples work best in this recipe. Granny smith apples, pink lady, honeycrisp, or gala are good choices.
- Butter - Unsalted or salted butter works in this recipe. If using unsalted butter, you may want to add a pinch of salt with your cinnamon.
- Cinnamon - Can be substituted with apple pie spice blend, pumpkin pie spice blend, or chai spice blend for a more complex flavor.
- Marshmallows - Standard or jumbo marshmallows work best - whatever marshmallows you grab when toasting over a campfire or grill!
- Graham crackers - Honey or cinnamon graham crackers are great choices for this recipe.
How to make grilled apple s'mores
- While your grill preheats, peel, core, and slice apples into ½ inch slices.
- Brush with melted butter on both sides.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Grill for about 2 minutes per side, then roast marshmallows and assemble your s'mores.
Tips and tricks
Thick slices work best - Slice your apples into thick, ½ inch slices. Thicker slices hold up to the heat of the grill and won't fall apart when flipping.
Butter prevents oxidation - Don't skip the step of buttering your apples. It seals the slices, preventing oxidation (turning brown).
Peel or no peel? - Apples can be grilled with or without the peel (I tested it both ways) - this is a personal preference. I preferred the apples without a peel, but you're welcome to leave it on.
Flare-ups? - If your apples are causing flare-ups, quickly move them to a cooler part of the grill and let the flare-ups subside.
Variations
Add one of these additional toppings to your apple s'mores to create a fun new s'mores flavor combination:
- Chocolate bars
- Caramel ice cream topping
- Peanut butter
- Almond butter
- White chocolate bar
- Apple butter
- Toasted coconut flakes
Frequently asked questions
A firm apple holds up best to the heat of the grill. My favorite choices are Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn. Apples you'd choose to hold their shape in an apple pie recipe also work well on the grill.
Leftover cooked apples will keep for about 3 days in the refrigerator.
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Grilled Apple S'mores
Ingredients
- 2 firm apples
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 marshmallows
- 8 whole graham crackers, or 16 squares
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 375 to 400℉. If needed, clean grill grates.
- Peel, core, and slice apples into thick, ½ inch slices (you should get about four slices per apple). Immediately brush with melted butter on all sides. Sprinkle with cinnamon (and if using unsalted butter, a pinch of salt).
- Wipe grill grates lightly with oil, then place apple slices onto the grill grates. Watching carefully (do not walk away), cook for about 2 minutes, or until grill marks appear. Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened to your liking. Carefully remove from heat.
- Skewer marshmallows and cook over grill grates/coals until toasted to your liking.
- Break graham cracker rectangles in half to make 16 squares. Place apple slices onto half of your graham crackers, then top with roasted marshmallows and remaining graham crackers. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Firm apples work best for grilling: Granny smith, pink lady, fuji, gala, or honeycrisp are great choices.
- Customize: Add optional toppings like chocolate bars, caramel ice cream topping, peanut butter, or apple butter.
- Storage: Leftover grilled apples will keep for 3 or more days in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
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