Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and crunchy with these Caramel Apple Slices! This easy-to-make treat features fresh apple wedges coated in a rich, homemade caramel sauce that takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering, enjoying a cozy movie night, or looking for a fun family snack, these caramel-dipped apples are sure to impress. Plus, they’re customizable with toppings like nuts or chocolate drizzle to suit everyone’s taste. Enjoy them chilled for a refreshing dessert that’s both satisfying and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
- 6 medium apples (washed and sliced)
- Optional: 6 oz. dark chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 tablespoon oil
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Prepare your apples by washing and slicing them into wedges. Set aside on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir gently until sugar dissolves. Simmer without stirring until it turns amber.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in salt and heavy cream until combined. Mix in cold butter.
- Dip each apple slice into warm caramel sauce until fully coated and place back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- For an optional touch, melt dark chocolate with a bit of oil and drizzle over the caramel-coated slices. Add chopped nuts if desired.
- Allow to cool at room temperature or refrigerate until set before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg