Caramel Apple Slices

apple slice with caramel and chocolate coating.

These caramel apple slices are the perfect fall treat to make with your kids. Sweet, crisp apple slices dipped into a creamy caramel sauce and sprinkled with your choice of goodies. They are super easy, fun to make, and will make the perfect holiday dessert!

Prep Time: 30

Total Time: 30

Servings: 24 slices

Ingredients

2 large apples cored and sliced
1 ½ cups caramel baking bits
1 tablespoon heavy cream
crushed nuts or sprinkles for topping

Instructions

Peel and slice the apples, and set them aside on a plate.
In a small pot, add caramel baking bits and heavy cream. Melt over low heat, constantly stirring until completely melted. Fill a small bowl with icy water. Set aside.
Thoroughly dry an apple slice with a paper towel to remove excess moisture from the surface. Dip the apple into the caramel mixture, swirling to coat. Immediately dip the caramel apple into the icy water for a few seconds to quickly set the caramel.
Dry the caramel off gently with a paper towel. Press the top of the caramel apple into the desired topping if using. Place caramel apple slice into the fridge or freezer to finish setting.

Heather's Helpful Hints

To Prevent Sliding Caramel: My #1 tip is to pat the apple slice dry immediately before dipping it into the hot caramel. If you find you're not having success with this, another option is to dip the apple into white or dark chocolate first. Let the chocolate harden, and then drizzle with the caramel sauce.
Choosing the Right Caramels: Make sure you find a store-bought caramel that is softer and not hard. I really like the caramel bits that you can find in stores around autumn time. You do NOT want the type of caramel that you drizzle over ice cream, as this will never harden.
Toppings: Feel free to get creative with your toppings. I like to use chocolate, crushed nuts, sprinkles, and coconut—the sky is literally the limit!

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