Oklahoma Sorghum Caramelized Apples on the Arteflame

Introduction

There's something special about grilling Oklahoma-grown apples on the Arteflame. The natural sweetness of the apples caramelizes beautifully when paired with rich sorghum syrup over the even heat of the flat top steel cooktop. This dish is simple but indulgent — a perfect side dish or dessert-style treat that pairs great with grilled pork chops or by itself. The versatility of the Arteflame grill lets you bring out rich, deep flavors with no need for pots or pans, just fire, steel, and a little bit of butter.

Ingredients

• 4 large Oklahoma apples (such as Honeycrisp or Gala), thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp sorghum syrup
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• Pinch of sea salt
• Optional: Chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish

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Instructions

Step 1: Fire up the Arteflame grill

1. Drizzle a bit of vegetable oil over three paper napkins.
2. Place the napkins in the center of the Arteflame grill basin.
3. Stack firewood on top of the napkins.
4. Light the paper and let the firewood catch. In about 20 minutes, the cook surface will be hot and ready for grilling.

Step 2: Prepare the apples

1. While the grill heats up, wash and thinly slice the Oklahoma apples. Keep the peel for extra texture and flavor.
2. Toss the apple slices in a bowl with sorghum syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of sea salt.

Step 3: Grill the apples

1. Once the Arteflame’s flat top surface is hot, place the butter on a medium-heat zone (not too close to the center ring) and let it melt.
2. Spread the coated apple slices onto the buttered area of the flat top, using a spatula to keep them in a single even layer.
3. Let them caramelize undisturbed for a minute or two, then gently flip or stir to cook evenly. Continue for about 6–8 minutes until tender and golden brown.

Step 4: Finish and garnish

1. If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the apples just before removing them from the grill.
2. Slide apples into a serving platter and serve warm.

Tips

• Use the inner zones of the Arteflame flat top for faster caramelization and the outer zones to slow it down if needed.
• Butter browns beautifully on the Arteflame without burning your food — it enhances the flavor of the apples way better than oil.
• Consider a heat-resistant metal spatula to finesse the slices more easily.
• These apples are a great topping for grilled pork or even pancakes for brunch.

Variations

1. Maple Vanilla Apples: Swap sorghum syrup for maple syrup and add 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract.
2. Bourbon Apple Glaze: Add 1 tbsp bourbon to the butter when it melts for added depth and richness.
3. Spicy Apples: Add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes for a sweet-spicy twist.
4. Apple Rosemary Medley: Toss in a sprig of fresh rosemary while grilling the apples for herbal aromatics.
5. Honey Almond Apples: Replace sorghum with local Oklahoma honey and finish with sliced almonds.

Best pairings

• Grilled pork chops or pork tenderloin
• Smoked sausages or bratwurst
• Warm cornbread with a pat of butter
• Rich vanilla bean ice cream
• Oklahoma bourbon or hard apple cider

Conclusion

Caramelized Oklahoma apples on the Arteflame are an incredibly easy yet impressive dish that marries the natural sweetness of apples with the smoky, rich environment of the grill. All you need is quality ingredients, fire, and the Arteflame’s steel cooktop to make magic. Try it once, and you'll find yourself making these apples as a side, topping, or dessert again and again.