Description
Irresistible caramel apple slices promise a delightful autumn treat that blends sweet nostalgia with gourmet flair. Crisp apples draped in golden caramel create a simple yet elegant dessert you can’t resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 34 medium apples (Granny Smith recommended)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup melting chocolate (milk, dark, or white)
Sticks and Utensils:
- White or wooden lollipop sticks
Optional Toppings:
- Crushed nuts
- Sprinkles
- Mini chocolate chips
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse crisp apples, carefully cutting into uniform wedges while extracting seeds and core sections.
- Gently insert wooden skewers or decorative sticks into the thicker base of each apple slice, ensuring stable attachment.
- Create a smooth molten chocolate mixture using gentle microwave heating, stirring periodically to achieve consistent texture.
- Meticulously blot apple segments with clean paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, which could compromise chocolate adherence.
- Delicately immerse each apple slice into the melted chocolate, allowing surplus coating to elegantly cascade back into the bowl.
- Arrange chocolate-enrobed apple segments onto parchment-lined surface, permitting complete chocolate solidification.
- Carefully warm caramel sauce until it reaches a silky, pourable consistency without scorching.
- Artfully drizzle warm caramel across chocolate-covered apple slices, creating delicate decorative patterns.
- While caramel remains slightly tacky, sprinkle selected garnishes like chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles, or crushed candy.
- Allow completed treats to rest at room temperature until chocolate and caramel layers completely set and solidify.
Notes
- Dry apples thoroughly to prevent chocolate from seizing and ensure smooth coating.
- Choose firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and flavor contrast.
- Use parchment paper instead of wax paper for easier removal and cleaner presentation.
- swap chocolate for dark chocolate, use dairy-free caramel, or add crushed nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 34
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg