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Craving a Twist on Apple Crisp?Try Grilled Coconut-Spiced Apples!
Want to elevate your oven-baked apple crisp game? Give grilled coconut-spiced apples a try! This Caribbean-inspired recipe busts out bold spices, coconut, and ginger — it's perfect for your next tailgate party or holiday gathering. For more irresistible homemade treats, whip up Chowhound's simple pie crust!
Recipe at a Glance:- Yield: 8 servings- Difficulty: Easy- Prep Time: 5 mins- Grill Time: 1 hour 15 mins- Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Ingredients:
For the filling:- 2 1/2 pounds Pink Lady, Gala, or Jonagold apples, peeled, cored, and cut into eighths- 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger- 2 tablespoons honey- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the topping:- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar- 1/2 cup sweetened angel flake coconut- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into small pieces
Instructions:1. Fire up your grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F). Mix all filling ingredients in a large non-reactive bowl, ensuring the apples are evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to an 8-by-8-inch disposable baking pan and reserve it.2. In a separate bowl, combine all topping ingredients except for the butter. Once well blended, incorporate the butter pieces using your fingertips to form small clumps. Spread this topping evenly over the apple filling.3. Grill, covered, until the topping is golden-brown and the apples are fork-tender, approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let it cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Tasty Variations:Swap out the apples for peaches, pineapple, or bananas for a delightful array of grilled fruit desserts! Toss in additional spices, such as cardamom or star anise, to experiment with the flavors.
** matchedContent**For more mouth-watering grilled fruit desserts, why not try:
1. Grilled Peaches with Balsamic Glaze:- Ingredients: - 4 ripe peaches - Balsamic vinegar glaze - 1 scoop vanilla ice cream- Directions: 1. Halve the peaches and remove the pits. 2. Grill peaches cut-side down at medium-high heat until charred. 3. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar glaze and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
2. Grilled Pineapple Sundaes:- Ingredients: - 1 large pineapple - Light brown sugar - Vegetable oil - 1 container frozen vanilla yogurt - Walnut-graham cracker crumble- Instructions: 1. Slice the pineapple and coat with brown sugar and grill until caramelized. 2. Serve with frozen vanilla yogurt and walnut-graham cracker crumble.
3. Grilled Bananas with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar:- Ingredients: - 4 bananas - Melted butter - Brown sugar - Cinnamon- Instructions: 1. Slice bananas in half lengthwise and brush with the butter-sugar-cinnamon mixture. 2. Grill bananas with the flesh side down until grill marks form. 3. Serve with your favorite toppings like chocolate or peanut butter.
4. Grilled Fruit Salad (Pineapple, Watermelon, Berries):- Ingredients: - ½ pineapple - Mini seedless watermelon - Fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries) - Honey-lime dressing- Instructions: 1. Char the pineapple and watermelon slices on the grill. 2. Combine with fresh berries and toss with honey-lime dressing. 3. Garnish with chopped mint leaves.
5. Peppered Pineapple with Mezcal Whipped Cream:- Ingredients: - Pineapple slices - Black pepper - Mezcal whipped cream- Instructions: 1. Grill pineapple slices coated with black pepper until browned. 2. Serve with smoky mezcal whipped cream for a unique dessert experience.
This Caribbean-inspired grilled coconut-spiced apple recipe is uncategorized but perfect for your next tailgate party or holiday gathering. It incorporates a filling made from apples, crystallized ginger, honey, and bold spices like cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest. The topping, made from brown sugar, coconut, flour, and butter, is non-reactive and forms a golden-brown crust when grilled. To elevate your dessert game even further, Chowhound offers a simple pie crust recipe. Tasty variations of this recipe include substituting the apples for peaches, pineapple, or bananas, or incorporating additional spices such as cardamom or star anise. For more grilled fruit dessert ideas, why not try grilled peaches with balsamic glaze, grilled pineapple sundaes, grilled bananas with cinnamon and brown sugar, grilled fruit salad, or peppered pineapple with mezcal whipped cream?
