You read that right—**BBQ Ice Cream**. It’s one of our most requested recipes, and we’re finally giving up the goods. Warm, buttery skillet apples seasoned with Apple Smack and cinnamon, then spooned over creamy vanilla ice cream for a hot-cold, sweet-smoky explosion of flavor. It’s cozy, comforting, and completely addictive.
No smoker needed—just a skillet, some apples, and your favorite vanilla. Whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself to a midnight bowl of nostalgia, **BBQ Ice Cream** brings backyard BBQ vibes to dessert time. We don’t blame you if you skip dinner and start here.
Yields: About 6 Servings | Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Total Time: 20 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
4 Granny Smith apples
4 tbsp unsalted butter
¼ cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
2 tbsp Apple Smack
1 tbsp lemon juice
Vanilla ice cream (2–3 scoops per serving)
1 | Peel, core, and slice apples into ¼-inch wedges. Toss in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning.
2 | Sprinkle the sliced apples with 1 generous tablespoon of Apple Smack and toss to coat.
3 | Heat a cast iron skillet over medium. Add butter and let melt.
4 | Add seasoned apples and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5 | Stir in brown sugar and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until apples are tender and glazed (another 5–7 minutes).
6 | Remove from heat. Serve warm or refrigerate for later.
7 | Scoop 2–3 servings of vanilla ice cream into a bowl or cup.
8 | Spoon warm apples (and glaze!) generously over the ice cream.
9 | Finish with a light sprinkle of **Apple Smack** for that signature smoky-sweet kick.
10 | Enjoy immediately with a big ol’ spoon—and maybe don’t share.
💣 Pro Tips for BBQ Ice Cream Glory:- Try a smoked salt caramel swirl ice cream for an even deeper BBQ-dessert mashup.
- Serve in chilled mason jars for extra presentation points.
- Double the apples: They keep well and taste great on waffles, toast, or pork chops.
- Smoky-sweet goodness: Like apple pie à la mode—turned up to 11.
- Fast and fancy: Simple ingredients, upscale dessert vibes.
- A TFG fan favorite: Trust us, this one keeps them coming back.