Chocolate Covered Caramel Apple Slices

A sweet and crunchy twist on the classic caramel apple—easy to eat and fun to decorate!

Caramel Apple Slices take everything you love about traditional caramel apples and make them easier to serve, eat, and enjoy. Sliced apples are dipped in creamy peanut butter, coated with melted chocolate, drizzled with caramel and white chocolate, and finished with your favorite toppings. These handheld treats are perfect for fall gatherings, Halloween parties, or anytime you need a fun no-bake dessert.

Why You’ll Love This

• Kid-Friendly & Party-Ready – Easier to eat than whole caramel apples, these are great for parties or lunchboxes.
• Totally Customizable – Use your favorite toppings like sprinkles, chopped nuts, crushed cookies, or mini M&Ms.
• Delicious Layers – Peanut butter, chocolate, and caramel combine for a flavor-packed bite.
• Easy to Make Ahead – Prepare and chill in advance so they’re ready to grab and go.
• Beautifully Presentable – These look great on dessert platters or wrapped in cellophane as gifts.

Ingredients

• 6 large apples (McIntosh, Macoun, or Granny Smith)
• 18 food-safe wooden sticks
• 2 cups creamy peanut butter (optional)
• 2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup white chocolate
• Caramel (store-bought or homemade)
• Various toppings (sprinkles, nuts, crushed cookies, etc.)
• ¼ cup lemon juice (for apple prep)

Instructions

1. Prep the Apples:
   Wash and slice apples into ½–¾ inch slices. Toss in a bowl with ¼ cup lemon juice to prevent browning. Pat dry with a paper towel.
   Carefully cut a small slit at the bottom of each slice and insert a wooden stick.
2. Melt Ingredients:
   • Melt chocolate in a double boiler.
   • Warm caramel in a saucepan over low heat.
   • Microwave peanut butter in 30-second intervals until spreadable.
3. Assemble Base:
   Spread peanut butter on each apple slice. Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to set.
4. Dip in Chocolate:
   Dip each slice in melted chocolate and gently shake off the excess. Place back on parchment-lined pan. Add toppings immediately while the chocolate is warm.
5. Decorate:
   Drizzle with warm caramel and white chocolate. Use a piping bag or plastic bag with the tip cut off for neat lines.
6. Chill to Set:
   Refrigerate the decorated apple slices for 1–2 hours until fully set.
7. Store or Serve:
   Once set, enjoy immediately or place into food-safe baggies for gifting.

Tips / Storage / FAQs

Tips:

• Dry apples thoroughly before coating to help layers stick.
• Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a flavor contrast with the sweet toppings.
• Chill between each step for the cleanest layers.

Storage:

• Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
• Note: They hold best when fully covered in chocolate to prevent apple browning.

FAQs:

• Can I use almond butter instead of peanut butter?
  Yes, any nut or seed butter will work as a base layer.
• How can I make this nut-free?
  Skip the peanut butter and use chocolate alone or a seed spread like sunflower butter.
• What toppings work best?
  Crushed pretzels, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or toffee bits are all great options.
• Do I have to use white chocolate?
  No, it’s optional and mainly decorative. You can also use milk chocolate or colored candy melts.

Final Thoughts

Caramel Apple Slices are a fun, festive treat that everyone loves. Whether you’re hosting a party or prepping holiday goodies, these sweet, customizable snacks make dessert time both delicious and creative. Try mixing and matching toppings to make a full platter of caramel apple variety bites.

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Caramel Apple Slices

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Easy Caramel Apple Slices are a no-bake dessert with peanut butter, chocolate, caramel, and toppings. The perfect fall treat or party snack!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Recipes

• 6 large apples McIntosh, Macoun, or Granny Smith
• 18 food-safe wooden sticks
• 2 cups creamy peanut butter optional
• 2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup white chocolate
• Caramel store-bought or homemade
• Various toppings sprinkles, nuts, crushed cookies, etc.
• ¼ cup lemon juice for apple prep

Instructions

Prep the Apples:

• Wash and slice apples into ½–¾ inch slices. Toss in a bowl with ¼ cup lemon juice to prevent browning. Pat dry with a paper towel.
• Carefully cut a small slit at the bottom of each slice and insert a wooden stick.

Melt Ingredients:

• Melt chocolate in a double boiler.
• Warm caramel in a saucepan over low heat.
• Microwave peanut butter in 30-second intervals until spreadable.

Assemble Base:

• Spread peanut butter on each apple slice. Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to set.

Dip in Chocolate:

• Dip each slice in melted chocolate and gently shake off the excess. Place back on parchment-lined pan. Add toppings immediately while the chocolate is warm.

Decorate:

• Drizzle with warm caramel and white chocolate. Use a piping bag or plastic bag with the tip cut off for neat lines.

Chill to Set:

• Refrigerate the decorated apple slices for 1–2 hours until fully set.

Store or Serve:

• Once set, enjoy immediately or place into food-safe baggies for gifting.

Notes

Dry apples thoroughly before coating to help layers stick.

Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a flavor contrast with the sweet toppings.

Chill between each step for the cleanest layers.