Grilled Apple Fries with Caramel Cream Cheese Dip
I’ve always loved candied caramel apples, but they hurt my teeth trying to bite into them. Plus, I can never wait for the caramel to set on the apple before taking that first bite. These grilled apple fries help solve that problem, and it’s a fun dessert the whole family can enjoy. Enjoy these crispy and warm apples dipped in a sweet, creamy caramel sauce.
VARIATION TIP:Instead of apples, try grilling pineapples or peaches. You can also crush walnuts or pecans and press your fruit of choice into the crushed nuts instead of flour for a gluten-free version.
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Ingredients
- 4 apples, such as Honeycrisp, Gala, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon caramel sauce
- tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- Grill Grate
Instructions
Step 1
Insert the Grill Grate and close the hood. Select GRILL, set the temperature to MAX, and set the time to 5 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating.
Step 2
In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and cinnamon to coat. Slowly shake in the flour and continue mixing to coat.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, caramel sauce, and brown sugar until smooth. Set aside.
Step 4
When the unit beeps to signify it has preheated, place the apples on the Grill Grate in a single layer. Close the hood and grill for 2 minutes, 30 seconds.
Step 5
After 2 minutes, 30 seconds, open the hood and flip and toss the apples around. Close the hood and cook for 2 minutes, 30 seconds more.
Step 6
When cooking is complete, open the hood and remove the apple chips from the grill. Serve with the sauce.