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Description

Delicately caramelized grilled apples with aromatic cinnamon and butter are a simple, impressive dessert inspired by Polish home cooking. Apples sourced from local orchards (preferably slightly sour varieties) are stuffed with a mixture of butter, sugar, and cinnamon, grilled until soft with a golden, slightly crispy skin. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or a spoonful of Greek yogurt, and sprinkled with chopped nuts for a contrast of textures. The dish is sweet, warming, with a pleasant spicy note; perfect for spring and summer grill gatherings and as a simple dessert after dinner.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (7)

Servings:
4
  • Apple 4 szt. (~720 g)
  • Sugar 30 g
  • Butter 40 g
  • Lemon juice 15 ml
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Cinnamon 4 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Walnuts 30 g
  • Sour cream 100 g
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Preparation steps

Preparation

1

Wash the apples under cold water and dry them with a paper towel. Cut a small piece off the bottom so that the apple stands steadily on the board. Place the apple upright and with a sharp knife, cut it in half lengthwise through the core (you will have two halves). Using a small spoon, knife, or melon baller, remove the seeds to create a small cavity (about 1–1.5 cm) — be careful not to pierce the skin all the way through.

Ingredients: Apple
Use a sharp, small knife and a stable cutting board. If you don't have a corer, a spoon can be helpful. Don't remove too much flesh so that the apple doesn't fall apart while grilling.
2

In a small bowl, mix the sugar with the cinnamon: add 30 g of sugar and 4 g of cinnamon, and stir well with a teaspoon until a uniform mixture is formed. In a separate container, place 40 g of butter and melt it in the microwave for about 20–30 seconds or in a small saucepan over very low heat — the butter should be liquid, not hot.

Ingredients: Sugar, Cinnamon, Butter
Use a bowl and a spoon for mixing; if the butter is hot, set it aside for 10–15 seconds so you don't 'cook' the spices. If you are using clarified butter, you will enhance the flavor and increase resistance to higher temperatures.
3

Add a tablespoon of lemon juice (about 15 g) to the melted butter and quickly mix. Then add 1/3 of the prepared sugar and cinnamon mixture and stir, creating a thick, aromatic paste. Check the consistency — it should be thick enough to stick to the spoon and not run off the fruit immediately.

Ingredients: Butter, Lemon juice, Sugar, Cinnamon
Use a small spoon or a silicone brush to mix. If the mixture is too runny, add a little more sugar and cinnamon mixture; if too dry, add a bit of melted butter.

Filling

4

Spread the insides of the hollowed-out apples (and lightly the inner surface of the halves) with the prepared cinnamon-butter-sugar paste. If you like, leave some of the mixture for drizzling at the end. Optionally sprinkle with chopped walnuts (about 30 g in total).

Ingredients: Apple, Butter, Sugar, Cinnamon
Use a silicone kitchen brush or a small spoon to evenly spread the mixture. Additionally, you can add walnuts to enhance the flavor and texture (optional).

Grilling

5

Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat (ideally 180–200°C) for 3–4 minutes — the pan should be hot but not smoking. Place the apple halves cut side down directly on the heated surface. Grill for 4–6 minutes, until the sugar and butter begin to caramelize and golden, slightly brown spots appear. Carefully lift one half with a spatula or tongs to check the color of the underside.

Ingredients: Apple, Sugar, Butter
The best is a grill pan 26–28 cm or an outdoor grill grate. Use tongs or a wide spatula for flipping. Be careful, as caramelized sugar can splatter and burn very quickly — if you see too dark spots after 3 minutes, reduce the heat.
6

Once they are nicely browned, turn the apples over to the outer side (skin side down) and grill for another 1–2 minutes — this will finish the cooking and prevent the flesh from becoming too mushy. If the apples are very hard, cover the pan with a lid for 1–2 minutes to let the steam gently soften the flesh.

Ingredients: Apple
Use a lid that fits the pan to create a steaming effect. Do not leave the apples unattended, as the sugar can burn very quickly.

Serving

7

Transfer the grilled apples to plates with the skin side down or on the side. Drizzle them with the remaining butter mixture from the pan (if any) and sprinkle with a little cinnamon. For each serving, add a spoonful of sour cream (100 g in the recipe is optional to divide) or yogurt and sprinkle with chopped nuts for crunch. Serve immediately while the apples are warm.

Ingredients: Apple, Cinnamon, Sour cream
Use a spoon to add the cream and a small sieve to sift additional cinnamon as decoration. You can also add walnuts to enhance the flavor/texture (optional).

Cleaning and storage

8

Leftovers can be cooled and stored in a closed container in the fridge for up to 48 hours. To reheat, place the apples in a preheated oven at 160°C for 6–8 minutes or heat in the microwave for 30–45 seconds until the desired temperature is reached.

Ingredients: Apple
For storage, use a container with a lid or plastic wrap. Do not freeze grilled apples — the texture after thawing will be too soft.

Fun Fact

💡

In Poland, apples have been a staple of homemade desserts for centuries; baked and grilled apples appear in regional versions as a simple dessert, often served with cottage cheese or sour cream.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the apples hot, with a spoonful of sour cream or natural yogurt for contrast. You can add 1–2 sprigs of fresh mint or lemon zest for freshness. For an adult version, try drizzling a bit of apple liqueur or vanilla liqueur just before serving.

🥡 Storage

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 48 hours. To reheat, use the oven (160°C, 6–8 min) or microwave (30–45 s). Do not freeze, as the apples will become mushy after thawing.

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