Description
These Chocolate Covered Caramel Apple Slices are a festive, bite-sized twist on classic caramel apples—dipped in chocolate, drizzled with caramel, and topped with candy or nuts. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a fall afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 12 oz chocolate melting wafers (milk, dark, or white)
- 20 soft caramel squares (such as Kraft Classic Caramels)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ cup assorted toppings (mini M&M’s, chopped nuts, sprinkles, or crushed candy bars)
- Popsicle sticks for dipping
Instructions
- Wash and dry apples thoroughly. Slice each apple into ½-inch thick slices and remove the stems and seeds.
- Insert a popsicle stick into the bottom of each slice. Pat slices completely dry with paper towels.
- Melt chocolate wafers in a double boiler or microwave in 15–20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each apple slice into the melted chocolate to coat. Let excess drip off.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 5–10 minutes to set.
- Melt caramel squares with heavy cream in the microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle caramel over the chocolate-coated slices. Optionally, drizzle extra chocolate on top.
- Immediately sprinkle with toppings of choice while caramel is still soft.
- Refrigerate for 10–15 more minutes until fully set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Dry apple slices thoroughly to help chocolate stick.
- Use lemon water dip to prevent browning if preparing in advance.
- Swap in white chocolate or candy melts for visual variety.
- Decorate with holiday-themed toppings for festive occasions.
- Use vegan chocolate and coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
