Bring your A-game to your next cookout with this Smoked Bourbon Apple Crumble. This isn’t your ordinary apple crumble! We’ve infused this traditional dessert with a hit of smoky flavor and a splash of bourbon.

Whether you’ve been a lifelong fan of classic apple crumble or are hoping to wow your guests with something new, this smoked bourbon apple crumble is a must-try!

Ingredients

• 5-6 medium size apples (Granny Smith, Pink Lady or Honeycrisp apples), peeled, cored, and sliced
• Fresh lemon juice
• Granulated sugar
• Bourbon (see below for substitutions)
• All-purpose flour
• Old-fashioned rolled oats
• Brown sugar
• Cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• Ground cinnamon
• Salt
• Extras: Vanilla ice cream and caramel ice cream topping
• Mild wood pellets (see recommendations below)

How to make apple crumble

• Preheat your pellet grill to 350 degrees F. To complement the apples, use a mild wood pellet, such as apple or cherry. If using a smoker or charcoal unit, set up for indirect grilling.
• Next, prepare the apple crumble filling by combining the sliced apples, flour, bourbon, granulated sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, salt, and vanilla in a large bowl.
• Stir to coat the apples evenly. Let the mixture sit for about 5-10 minutes.

• Prepare the crumble, by mixing the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to combine butter with the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse pea-sized crumbles.

• Next, assemble the apple crumble by spreading the apple mixture evenly in a medium-sized cast-iron skillet. Top the apples with the crumble mixture, making sure to cover them completely.
• Place the cast iron skillet on the preheated grill. Close the lid and cook for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.

Serving the apple crumble

• Remove the crumble from the grill and let it cool slightly before serving.
• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and warm caramel sauce on top.
• Store leftover smoked bourbon apple crumble in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Rewarm in the microwave for 30-40 seconds and top with ice cream.

Recipe variations

• Nutty Twist: Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the crumble topping for delicious crunchy texture.
• Spice: Infuse a little extra flavor to the apple mixture by adding a pinch of allspice or cloves.
• Gluten-Free Option: Substitute the flour with a gluten-free flour blend like Cup 4 Cup, and use certified GF rolled oats.
• Kid-Friendly Option: Apple cider is a good alternative to bourbon in this smoked apple crumble recipe. It complements the apples well and adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor similar to what bourbon would provide without the alcohol content.

Oven Method

• If you don’t have a pellet grill, you can easily make this crumble in an oven!
• Preheat your oven to 350°F.
• Prepare the apples, make the topping, and assemble the crumble as described above.
• Bake the dessert for 40-45 minutes until the crumble topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.

Recommended Wood Pellets for Smoked Apple Crumble

• Apple Wood Pellets: Provide a subtle, sweet flavor that enhances the natural sweetness of the apples.
• Cherry Wood Pellets: Add a slightly sweet and fruity smoke that pairs well with the bourbon and cinnamon.
• Peach Wood Pellets: Offer a mild, sweet, and fruity flavor that perfectly complements the apple crumble.

More dessert recipes!

• Decadent Smoked Brownies
• Smoked Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
• Chocolate-Caramel Rice Krispies Treats
• Smoked Cream Cheese Dessert

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Smoked Bourbon Apple Crumble

Bring your A-game to your next cookout with this Smoked Bourbon Apple Crumble. This isn’t your ordinary apple crumble! We’ve infused this traditional dessert with a hit of smoky flavor and a splash of bourbon.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, American BBQ

Keyword apple crisp, bourbon apple crumble, Smoked apple crumble

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 360kcal

Ingredients

• 5-6 medium size apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons bourbon sub with apple cider
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• For the Topping:
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
• Extras:
• Vanilla ice cream
• Caramel ice cream topping

Instructions

• Preheat your pellet grill to 350°F. Use a mild wood pellet, such as apple or cherry.
• Combine the sliced apples, sugar, bourbon, flour, cinnamon, lemon juice, salt, and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir to coat the apples evenly. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes.
• Mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
• Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to combine butter with the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Spread the apple mixture evenly in a cast-iron skillet or a grill-safe baking dish.
• Top the apples with the crumble mixture, making sure to cover them completely.
• Place the skillet on the preheated pellet grill. If you’re not using a pellet grill, place the skillet over indirect heat source.
• Close the lid and cook for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
• Serve:
• Remove the crumble from the grill and let it cool slightly before serving.
• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and warm caramel topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg

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