Caramel Apple Slices with Chocolate Drizzle Recipe
These Caramel Apple Slices are a delightful and easy-to-make treat featuring crisp apple slices dipped in homemade buttery caramel sauce, optionally drizzled with melted dark chocolate and sprinkled with nuts for added texture and flavor. Perfect for a festive snack or dessert, the recipe provides detailed caramel sauce preparation with an optional chocolate topping to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Caramel Sauce
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
Chocolate Sauce (Optional)
- 6 oz. dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon oil
Apple Slices
- 6 medium apples, washed and sliced
- ½ cup chopped nuts of choice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tossing apple slices)
Instructions
- Make Caramel Sauce: In a medium pot over high heat, combine granulated sugar, water, and kosher salt. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar melts and begins to turn a light caramel color.
- Add Cream to Caramel: Remove the pot from the heat and carefully add the heavy cream—the mixture will bubble up. Return to low heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the caramel sauce smooths out into a creamy consistency.
- Finish Caramel Sauce: Turn off the heat and stir in the cold unsalted butter until fully incorporated and smooth. Transfer the caramel to a tall container to cool and thicken, developing a rich golden brown color.
- Prepare Chocolate Sauce (Optional): In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and oil. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then continue heating and stirring in 15-second intervals until completely melted and smooth.
- Prepare Apple Slices: While the caramel cools, wash and slice the apples lengthwise or into individual slices. Toss the slices in lemon juice to prevent browning and pat dry on paper towels.
- Dip Apple Slices in Caramel: Using sticks if desired, dip each apple slice slowly into the caramel, allowing excess caramel to drip off. Place dipped slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chopped nuts over the caramel-coated slices while the caramel is still tacky. Drizzle melted chocolate sauce over the apples using a fork for decoration.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately for the best taste and texture, or refrigerate uncovered until ready to serve to keep the caramel firm.
Notes
- Be cautious when adding heavy cream to hot caramel as it will bubble vigorously.
- Use lemon juice on apple slices to prevent browning and maintain a fresh appearance.
- To create easy-to-hold treats, insert sticks into apple slices before dipping in caramel.
- Store caramel apple slices in the refrigerator uncovered to avoid sogginess.
- Choose nuts like pecans, walnuts, or almonds based on preference for added crunch and flavor.
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