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Chocolate Covered Caramel Apple Slices

In this fun-to-make fall treat, apple slices are enrobed in dark or milk chocolate, drizzled with caramel, and adorned with your favorite toppings. Chocolate Covered Caramel Apple Slices are a delicious treat that the whole family can join in assembling!

Prep Time
40 mins
Setting Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 287 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 large granny smith or honeycrisp apples , washed and dried well
  • 10 ounces milk or dark chocolate melting wafers (such as Ghirardelli)
  • 8 ounces soft caramel squares (1 cup), unwrapped (such as Kraft)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 cup complementary variety chocolate melting wafers , optional but recommended (see note)
  • mini M&M's, chopped nuts , and/or other assorted small toppings of your choosing*

Instructions

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  1. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  2. Slice each apple from top to bottom into 4 or 5 slices, about 1/2-inch wide. You can go as thick as 3/4-inches, but we find anything thicker cumbersome on the popsicle stick. Use a melon baller and the tip of a paring knife to remove the stem and carve out any seeds or fibrous core. (Don't dig all the way through the apple slice with the melon baller.)
  3. Insert a 10 mm wide, food-grade wooden popsicle stick into the center of each apple slice from the bottom, pushing it about halfway into the fruit. (If needed, use a paring knife to cut a slit in the bottom of the apple slice before inserting the popsicle stick; the need to do this will vary by apple.)
  4. Melt the milk or dark chocolate wafers in a double boiler or the microwave according to package directions. Immediately before dipping the apples, pat them very dry with paper towels on all sides. Dip the entire apple slice into the chocolate, just past where the popsicle meets the fruit, allowing extra chocolate to drip off.
  5. Place the apples onto the prepared sheet pan in a single layer, making sure they aren't touching each other. Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes, until the chocolate is set.
  6. While the apples are chilling, place caramel squares in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the heavy cream and microwave on high for 20-30 seconds at a time, stirring between intervals until the mixture is melted and smooth. Set aside to cool.
  7. If you're adding extra chocolate drizzles over the caramel, melt the wafers in a double boiler or the microwave according to package directions. Let both the caramel and extra chocolate cool a bit until they're warm and still fluid enough to drizzle. (If too hot, they will run together and will risk melting the chocolate coating on the apples.)
  8. Using a spoon, drizzle the caramel over the chocolate-dipped apple slices, followed by the extra chocolate, if using. Immediately sprinkle with your favorite toppings. Refrigerate for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the chocolate and caramel are set.
  9. For best flavor and texture, serve the apples the day you make them, within a few hours of assembly. Refrigerate until ready to enjoy. We do not recommend assembling the caramel apple slices for overnight storage before serving.

Notes

  • Extra chocolate drizzles make a pretty presentation with the caramel and help the toppings adhere well. Choose a variety that complements your base; so, if you've dipped the apples in dark chocolate, drizzle with milk chocolate or white chocolate. Ghirardelli melting wafers, which I always use for this recipe, come in all three varieties.
  • *For topping ideas, see the "Decorating" section in the article above.
  • We recommend enjoying the apple slices over a napkin or plate to catch any bits of chocolate or toppings that might fall off as you eat them.
  • We recommend enjoying the apple slices over a napkin or plate to catch any bits of chocolate or toppings that might fall off as you eat them.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Potassium 187mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 71IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Potassium 187mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 71IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.