Whether you are in a rush or don’t know how to bake, these easy grilled Mini Apple Pies are for you. With only 3 ingredients this recipe has no mess or fuss. It’s sweet, savory, crumbly and delicious. Make it on the grill for another twist and you will having everyone impressed with the dessert.

Looking for some grilled desserts then you have to check out my grilled peach cobbler or grilled holiday pudding bread.

Sweet American Apple Pie.

For those who do not bake regularly, making an apple pie can seen intimidating and time consuming. From making the pie crust, softening the apples and baking the pie, there are a lot of steps, ingredients and experience needed. But when baked properly, this sweet, bright, dessert with hints of cinnamon and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream is the quintessential American dessert.

Ingredient List for Mini Apple Pies.

• Cinnamon buns: I used the pre-packed Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls. They bake easily, have a great ratio of dough to cinnamon and delicious icing.

• Apple pie filling: I used canned apple pie filling. Work smart not hard – you can always make it yourself if you have a good recipe. When it comes to baking, I like to simplify where I can.

• Seasoning: I used a little bit of Dad’s Maple Bourbon rub to add savoriness while still having the sweetness from the maple. It’s the perfect combo of sweet and savory

Step 1: Prep the apple pie ingredients

With only 3 ingredients, make the most delicious mini apple pieces. Nothing made from scratch, all baked in the smoker, this delicious desert is unique, sweet and savory.

Start by flattening cinnamon roll pieces and placing them into baking cups. Next, chop up the apple slices from an apple pie filling. Scoop a tablespoon into each baking cup.

Sprinkle all the cinnamon cup apple filled pieces with Dad’s Maple Bourbon rub for a hint a savoriness.

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Step 2: Grill the mini apple pies.

Why use the oven, when you have a grill. I used my smoker and set it for indirect heat at 350 degrees. Make sure to clean your smoker before you put in the mini apple pies. The cleaner the grill, the tastier the pie. You will still get a slight hint of smokiness in the bake.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the the cinnamon cups are a golden brown color.

Remove the smoked mini apple pies from the smoker, drizzle with icing from the packaging and enjoy!

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Mini Apple Pies

With only 3 ingredients these mini apple pies have no mess or fuss. It's sweet, savory, crumble and delicious.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword dessert, grilled desserts., mini apple pies, american apple pie, cinnamon roll, baking recipes, grill recipes, grilled with dad recipes, grilling with dad recipes.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 8 People

Calories 49kcal

Author Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

• 8 Pillsbury cinnamon buns
• 1 cup Apple pie filling
• 1 tsp Maple bourbon seasoning
• 2 tbsp Icing (from the Pillsbury package)

Instructions

• Start by flattening cinnamon roll pieces and placing them into baking cups.
• Chop up the apple slices from an apple pie filling. Scoop a tablespoon into each baking cup.
• Sprinkle the maple bourbon seasoning over the top.
• Preheat the smoker or oven to 350 degrees.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the the cinnamon cups are a golden brown color.
• Remove the smoked mini apple pies from the smoker, drizzle with icing from the packaging and enjoy!

Notes

Use pre-made or pre-packed goods to help with the baking process – especially if you are not a baker like me.

Use canned pilling and store bought cinnamon dough.

Nutrition

Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Dwayne Johnson’s, also known as the Rock, famous french toast breakfast went viral a few years ago. I tried it myself a few times and this is one of my favorite breakfast meals. It’s his cheat meal and I understand why. It’s rich, sweet, filling and straight up delicious. Definitely a treat for a special occasion like Christmas morning breakfast, birthday breakfast or kids day off celebration as in my case. Whatever the reason, this is one for the books.

Step 1: How to make homemade whipped cream

Once you make this simple homemade whipped cream, you will never buy store bought again. Few ingredients, few minutes to whip up and wow!

In a mixing bowl, add heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. With a mixer, mix on high speed until the cream is thick.

Place in the fridge to keep cool.

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Step 2: Make the french toast custard.

This is where the magic happens. This custard smells amazing and tastes even better once cooked.

In a large bowl, add egg yolks, heavy whipping cream, milk, sugar, cinnamon and Dad’s Maple Bourbon rub. The rub is my little twist on this recipe and it’s perfect. The savoriness balances the massive sweetness and the maple flavors are prominent in the taste and smell.

Whisk the ingredients together and you are ready for the dip.

The Rock uses 2 inch thick slices of brioche bread. These are very think slices and the custard will penetrate through all of it if you poke tiny holes with a fork. I have done it this way before and it comes out.

For this recipe, my local store only had pre-sliced brioche bread. Take the bread slices and dunk them into the custard. Make sure to heavily coat both sides. Remove and transfer to a sheet pan. If you have any left over custard, pour the rest on the soaked toasts.

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Step 3: Grill up some french toast.

This french toast meal is the perfect breakfast to make on a griddle. Yes, using a stove top and cast iron skillet will work the same.

Preheat the griddle to a medium heat. Spray some butter the flattop to prevent the french toasts from burning. Place the soaked french toast slices onto the griddle and cook 1-2 minutes per side. Flip once the bottoms are lightly brown on the bottom.

For best enjoyment, serve this amazingly delicious french toast with a spoonful of the homemade whipped cream, drizzle some maple syrup of choice, sprinkle some powder sugar over the top and enjoy!

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This viral french toast breakfast is rich, sweet, filling and straight up delicious. Definitely a treat for a special occasion.

Course Main Course, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4 People

Calories 467kcal

Author Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

• 1 Brioche loaf

Whipped Cream Ingredients

• 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Custard Ingredients

• 4 Egg yolks
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1 tbsp Dad's Maple Bourbon rub
• 1 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

• In a mixing bowl, add heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. With a mixer, mix on high speed until the cream is thick.

  Place in the fridge to keep cool.
• Slice 2 inch thick slices of brioche bread. Or use pre-sliced bread.
• Take the bread slices and dunk them into the custard. Make sure to heavily coat both sides. Remove and transfer to a sheet pan. If you have any left over custard, pour the rest on the soaked toasts.
• Preheat the griddle to a medium heat. Spray some butter or oil on the flattop.
• Place the french toast slices onto the griddle and cook 1-2 minutes per side. Flip once the bottoms are lightly brown on the bottom.
• Serve the french toast breakfast with a spoonful of the homemade whipped cream, drizzle some maple syrup of choice, sprinkle some powder sugar over the top and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 303mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1672IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 1mg

Who doesn’t like desert!  And yes, you can make it on the grill.  I have been making fruit cobblers on the grill for a while and they are the most liked desert by my family.  This grilled peach cobbler is easy to make, fresh and sweet.  This is the ultimate grilling desert.

Step 1: Mix the ingredients.

For this recipe I went with peaches as my fruit selection and I’m so happy I did!  They worked so well with the batter and dressing olive oil on top.

To start, drain the peaches.  Yes, I used canned fruit.  If you are a baker, feel free to soften your own fruit. Place them in a bowl along with some freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest and sugar.  Mix it all together and pour into a heat safe baking dish.

Next, in a mixing bowl add all purpose flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and milk.  Mix the ingredients together until you the batter is smooth.  Pour it over the peaches and it’s ready to be baked or grilled.

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Step 2: How to make the best grilled peach cobbler.

Preheat the grill to 350 degrees and set for indirect heat.  Place the fully loaded baking dish on the grill and bake for 30-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Serve with some vanilla ice cream and drizzle with finishing olive oil on top.  Trust me, the savoriness of the olive oil breaks up the sweetness of the grilled peach cobbler making for one tasty desert.  Enjoy!

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This grilled peach cobbler is easy to make, sweet, savory and fresh.  This is the ultimate summer grilling desert.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword baking recipe, desert recipe, grilled peach cobbler, grilled desert, cobble recipe, peach cobbler recipe,, grilling recipes, grilling with dad recipes, grillin with dad recipes, grilled desert recipes.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6 People

Calories 289kcal

Author Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

• 1 can Sliced peaches
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1 Lemon
• 1 cup AP flour
• 1 cup Sugar
• 3/4 cup Milk
• 2 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Cinnamon powder

Instructions

• Drain the sliced peaches. Place them in a bowl along with some freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest and 1/4 cup sugar.  Mix it all together and pour into a heat safe baking dish.
• In a mixing bowl add flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and milk.  Mix the ingredients together until you the batter is smooth.  Pour it over the peaches.
• Preheat the grill to 350 degrees and set for indirect heat.  Place the fully loaded baking dish on the grill and bake for 30-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
• Serve with some vanilla ice cream and drizzle some finishing olive oil on top. 

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg

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While this is not a grilled recipe, this Brazilian Lemonade can definitely be enjoyed with any one of my delicious BBQ recipes.  It’s refreshing, tangy, sweet and a little bitter.  Perfect on those hot summers days.  Only 3 ingredients needed to make this season’s viral drink.

Step 1: How to make Brazilian Lemonade.

This is a recipe that has gone viral and now I know why.  I’ve tried it and can honestly say this is a winner!  As a mocktail or cocktail, everyone will enjoy this deliciously refreshing tropical drink.

To start, cut off the ends of 4 limes and slice into quarters.  Next, add the limes into a blender with water and blend it all together.  Yes, you add the whole lime.

Strain the lime juice to remove the rind or any leftover chunks which can result in a lot of bitterness in the drink.  Add the liquid back into the blender, add in 1/2 a can of condensed milk and ice cubes.  Blend the ingredients again.

Pour it into a glass and enjoy or add in some tequila for an extra kick.  Enjoy!

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Brazilian Lemonade

While this is not a grilled recipe, this Brazilian Lemonade can definitely be enjoyed with any one of my delicious BBQ recipes.  It’s refreshing, tangy, sweet and a little bitter.  Perfect on those hot summers days.

Course Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword brazilian lemonade, summer recipe, party drink recipe, lime drink recipe, grillin with dad recipes, grilling with dad recipes.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 People

Calories 359kcal

Author Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

• 4 Limes
• 3 cups Water
• 1 cup Ice cubes
• 7 oz Condensed milk

Instructions

• To start, cut off the ends of 4 limes and slice into quarters. 
• Add the limes into a blender with water and blend it all together.
• Strain the lime juice to remove the rind or any leftover chunks.
• Add the liquid back into the blender, add in 1/2a can of condensed milk and ice cubes.  Blend the ingredients again.

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 1mg

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Start a new tradition Christmas morning with this Panettone bread pudding.  It’s rich, creamy and fills the house with amazing holiday smells. With an easy prep, bake this dish while you enjoy family time. It’s a twist to a traditional bread pudding but using a Panettone loaf that is rich in Italian holiday flavors with raisins inside. Covered in a peanut butter whiskey cream sauce, this dish is guaranteed to be a hit.  Of course, I made this on my grill for that added extra layer of smokiness.

How to make Panettone Bread Pudding

To start, take the star ingredient, Panettone, and cube into 1-2 inch cubes.

Spread butter around the inside of a 9×13 baking dish and place the cubed up cake inside.

To make the custard, in a mixing bowl, add sugar, milk, heavy cream and eggs.  Whisk the ingredients together and pour over the Panettone.

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Grill the Panettone Bread Pudding

Yes I baked my bread pudding on the grill.  Before you do the same, make sure the grill is clean with no burnt residue.  Set the grill to 350 degrees on indirect heat.  Place the soaked cake onto the grates and let it bake for about 1 hour.  To ensure a cooked through bread pudding, do a toothpick test by inserting into the center and removing clear.

All this can be done in the oven with the same result.

How to make a Peanut Butter Whiskey sauce

This peanut butter whiskey sauce is the secret that brings this dish together! I could use it on EVERYTHING!

In a saucepan, add Skrewball whiskey, sugar, heavy cream, milk and melted butter. Bring the ingredients to a boil constantly whisking.  Then, let it simmer until the sauce thickens. The alcohol content will burn off making it safe to eat by children.

Scoop up the Panettone bread pudding into a bowl, pour some peanut butter whiskey sauce over it and enjoy this decadent, creamy soft treat.

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Start a new tradition Christmas morning with this Panettone bread pudding.  It’s rich, creamy and fills the house with amazing holiday smells. 

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast., panettone bread pudding, dessert recipe, holidays desert, grilling recipes, grilling with dad recipes, grillin with dad recipes, grilling recipes.

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8 People

Calories 654kcal

Author Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

• 1 Panettone Cake

Bread Pudding custard ingredients

• 8 Eggs
• 2 1/2 cup Milk
• 1 1/2 cup Heavy cream
• 1 1/4 cup Sugar

Peanut Butter Whiskey sauce ingredients

• 1/2 cup Skrewball whiskey
• 1/2 cup Heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/2 cup Melted butter
• 1/4 cup Sugar

Instructions

• Cut up the Panettone cake into 1 inch cubes.
• Spread butter around the inside of a 9×13 baking dish and place the cubed up cake inside.

Custard instructions

• For the custard, in a mixing bowl, add sugar, milk, heavy cream and eggs.  Whisk the ingredients together and pour over the Panettone.

Bake instructions

• Set the grill to 350 degrees on indirect heat.  Oven temperatures are the same.
• Bake for about 1 hour. To ensure a cooked through bread pudding do a toothpick test by inserting into the center and removing clear. 

Peanut butter Whiskey Sauce instructions

• In a saucepan, add Skreball whiskey, sugar, heavy cream, milk and melted butter. Bring the ingredients to a boil constantly whisking.  Then let it simmer until the sauce thickens.

Nutrition

Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 1438IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 1mg

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