Chocolate Covered Caramel Apple Slices
A delightful treat combining crisp apples, rich chocolate, and gooey caramel. Perfect for gatherings and customizable with various toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, washed and dried well
- 10 ounces milk or dark chocolate melting wafers
- 8 ounces soft caramel squares (1 cup), unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup complementary variety chocolate melting wafers (optional but recommended)
- Mini M&Ms
- Chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or peanuts recommended)
- Other assorted small toppings of your choosing*
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
- Slice the apples: Slice each apple from top to bottom into 4 or 5 slices, about 1/2-inch wide.
- Insert popsicle sticks: Insert a wooden popsicle stick into the center of each apple slice.
- Melt the chocolate: Melt the chocolate wafers using a double boiler or microwave.
- Dip the apples: Dip each apple slice into the chocolate, covering just past where the popsicle stick meets the fruit.
- Chill the chocolate: Place the dipped apples onto the prepared sheet pan and refrigerate for 5-10 minutes.
- Prepare the caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramel squares and heavy cream, then microwave until melted.
- Add the toppings: Drizzle the cooled caramel over the chocolate-covered apple slices.
- Final chill: Return the apple slices to the fridge for an additional 10-15 minutes to set.
Notes
For best results, serve the apples the same day you make them. Get creative with your toppings!