Traeger Tailgating: Bacon Wrapped Candied Apple Bites

The recipe calls for turbinado sugar. This is a large crystal sugar you can easily find in the baking aisle at your supermarket. The reason we used this sugar is because it takes a longer time to melt down than traditional sugar and results in less risk of burning the sugar before the bacon is cooked. If you don't have any turbinado sugar, brown sugar is a fine substitute. Just try to use a really thin sliced bacon and reduce the heat from 375 to 325 degrees to avoid over-caramelization.

Bacon Wrapped Apple Bites

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 8-10 people as an appetizer
Recommended Pellets: Apple or Maple

INGREDIENTS:
4 crunchy apples, cored and sliced (we used honeycrisps)
1 lb maple flavored bacon, cut in half
1 cup turbinado sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground (or freshly grated) nutmeg

PREPARATION:

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss the apple slices in the sugar mixture to coat.

Wrap each slice of apple with a half piece of the bacon and secure with a toothpick.

When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open for 4-5 minutes to establish the fire. Close the lid and turn the temperature setting up to 375 degrees F. Allow the grill to preheat for 10-15 minutes.

Place the bacon wrapped apples directly on the grill grate. Cook for 10 minutes.

Flip the apples and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.

Serve immediately as an appetizer, or top with ice cream for an out of this world dessert.

Printable Recipe:

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