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    Home » Recipes » Fall Desserts » Caramel Apple Slices

    Published: Oct 4, 2020 · Modified: Feb 11, 2022 by Jessica Robinson · This post may contain affiliate links

    Caramel Apple Slices

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    caramel apple slices on wooden sticks, on sheet pan. Drizzled with caramel and white chocolate

    Caramel Apple Slices are easy to make and a great way to easily enjoy homemade caramel apples. Slices of crisp apples smothered in peanut butter, dipped in chocolate, and drizzled with homemade caramel and various toppings.

    Slices of apples on wooden sticks dipped in chocolate, drizzled with caramel and white chocolate

    Caramel apples one of my favorite fall treats. But, we can rarely finish an entire apple by ourselves. So these easy to make caramel apple slices are the perfect option!

    apple slice being held by hand, dipped in chocolate, mini m&m's, drizzled with white chocolate

    I’ve added peanut butter to these caramel apple slices because it’s such a delicious addition! Use whatever toppings you have on hand!

    Caramel Apples from scratch make the perfect holiday gift. Pack them in these food safe bags for gifts.

    slices of apples on wooden sticks, dipped in peanut butter, chocolate, topped with various toppings

    I love to use a tart apple for this caramel apple slices recipe. Use an apple variety that’s in season in your area, such as Cortland, McIntosh, Macoun, or Granny Smith.

    You can either make your own homemade caramel or use store-bought caramels that are wrapped and melt them. Once the caramel chocolate apple slices are fully dry, you can bag them in food-safe baggies, tie up with either a twist tie or piece of baker’s twine.

    Caramel apple slices covered in chocolate and candies, toasted coconut on sheet pan.

    How to make Caramel Apple Slices

    Step 1: Wash the apples and slice into ½ to ¾-inch thick slices. Place them in a large bowl with ¼ cup of lemon juice. Use a spoon to gently toss them around and coat each side with lemon juice. (This will keep the apple slices fresh!)

    apple slices in a clear glass bowl on white marble with knife on right side

    Step 2: Carefully use a sharp knife to make a cut at the bottom of each apple slice. Insert a food safe wooden stick. Use a clean dry paper towel to dry off any excess lemon juice. Set the apple slices on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

    Step 3: While you prep the apple slices, use a double boiler to melt the chocolate. Warm the caramel over medium to low heat in a sauce pan.

    Click here to learn how to temper chocolate.

    slices of apples on sticks on half sheet pan lined with parchment paper

    Step 4: Place the peanut butter in a microwave safe glass measuring cup. Microwave in increments of 30 seconds until the peanut butter is warm and can easily be spread on the apple slices.

    Step 5: Place the apple slices on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Spread the peanut butter generously across each apple and place into the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes for the peanut butter to set.

    slices of apples with wooden sticks, dipped in peanut butter, setting on a half sheet pan

    Step 6: Dip the apple slices into melted chocolate. Shake off any excess chocolate. Place the apple slices onto a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Add various toppings while the chocolate is still warm. Place the half sheet pan into the refrigerator to set the chocolate and toppings.

    Step 7: Drizzle warm caramel and melted white chocolate on apple slices. I like to add white chocolate as just an added decoration. Place it into a disposable pastry bag or plastic baggie with the corner cut off to pipe it nicely onto the apple slices.

    Place the sheet pan back into the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to set the chocolate. They can be bagged up once the chocolate is set.

    How to Melt White Chocolate

    Place white chocolate baking chips in a microwave safe measuring cup or bowl. Microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds. Stir the chocolate well and heat for an additional 30 seconds until the chocolate is nearly melted, stirring after each interval.

    apple slices on wooden sticks, dipped in chocolate and toppings on half sheet pan. Various toppings in clear glass bowls

    Toppings for Caramel Apple Slices

    • Mini marshmallows
    • Crushed graham crackers
    • Toasted coconut
    • Crushed candy bars
    • Mini chocolate chips
    • Mini M&M’s chocolate candies
    slices of apples dipped in peanut butter and chocolate, drying on baking rack

    I use pre-cut sheets of parchment paper on half sheet pans. It makes clean up super easy. For each layer you dip on the caramel apples, use a clean piece of parchment paper.

    slices of apples on wooden sticks, dipped in caramel and chocolate

    Tools you’ll need to make Caramel Apple Slices

    • Candy Thermometer: This tool is essential when making homemade caramel to be sure you reach the proper temperature. This is my favorite one.
    • Parchment Paper: Pre-measured sheets of parchment paper fit perfectly on half sheet pans. This makes the process of dipping homemade caramel apples a breeze.
    • Food-Safe Wooden Sticks: These wooden popsicle sticks are perfect for dipping apples into caramel. These wooden popsicle sticks are the perfect size and made in the USA!
    • Poly Bags: Food-safe poly bags are the perfect way to wrap up each apple individually. They keep the apples fresh and other smells from your fridge out! These are the perfect size for apples and gusset sides open up for fatter apples with plenty of toppings! Order here!
    • Double Boiler: To melt the chocolate I use these stainless steel double boiler melting pots. They are so easy to use and fit in most of the saucepans you already own!
    apple slices on wooden sticks, dipped in chocolate and toppings on half sheet pan. Various toppings in clear glass bowls

    Now, how delicious do these caramel apple slices dipped in peanut butter and chocolate look?! They will last in the fridge for about a week if you fully cover the apple in chocolate. (Which seals the apple.)

    slices of apples on wooden sticks dipped in peanut butter and chocolate. topped with mini m&m's, toasted coconut, and white chocolate

    For more great fall recipes be sure and try my Apple Hand Pies, Blackberry Hand Pies, Homemade Apple Pie, Apple Cider Donuts, and Apple Fritters.

    Also try my Caramel Apple Pie

    apple slices on wooden sticks dipped in peanut butter and chocolate

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    Homemade Caramel Apple Slices

    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    These delicious Caramel Apple Slices are easy to make and a great way to easily enjoy homemade caramel apples. Crisp apple slices, covered in peanut butter, chocolate, caramel, and various toppings.
    Course: Desserts, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 18 Apple slices
    Calories: 363kcal
    Author: Jessica Robinson

    Equipment

    • Parchment Paper (Half Sheet pan)
    • Half Sheet Pans
    • Double Boiler Pot

    Ingredients

    Caramel Apple Slices

    • 6 large apples (McIntosh, Macoun, or Granny Smith)
    • 18 food-safe wooden sticks
    • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
    • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
    • 1 cup white chocolate
    • caramel
    • various toppings

    Instructions

    Caramel Apple Slices

    • Wash the apples and slice into ½ to ¾-inch thick slices.Place them in a large bowl with ¼ cup of lemon juice. Use a spoon to gently toss them around and coat each side with lemon juice. (This will keep the apple slices fresh)
    • Carefully use a sharp knife to make a cut at the bottom of each apple slice. Insert a food safe wooden stick. Use a clean dry paper towel to dry off any excess lemon juice. Set the apple slices on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
    • While you prep the apple slices, use a double boiler to melt the chocolate. Warm the caramel over medium to low heat in a sauce pan.
    • Place the peanut butter in a microwave safe glass measuring cup. Microwave in increments of 30 seconds until the peanut butter is warm and can easily be spread on the apple slices.
    • Spread the peanut butter generously on each apple.
    • Place the apple slices on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Place into the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes for the peanut butter to set.
    • Dip the apple slices into melted chocolate. Shake off any excess chocolate. Place the apple slices onto a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Add various toppings while the chocolate is still warm. Place the half sheet pan into the refrigerator to set the chocolate and toppings.
    • Drizzle warm caramel and melted white chocolate on apple slices. I like to add white chocolate as just an added decoration. Place it into a disposable pastry bag or plastic baggie with the corner cut off to pipe it nicely onto the apple slices.
    • Place the sheet pan with apples slices back into the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to properly set the chocolate. Once the chocolate is set you can place apples into food-safe baggies if desired. Or enjoy immediately.
    • They will last in the fridge for about 2-3 days if you fully cover the apple in chocolate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Brandy says

      November 07, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      Could you use cookie butter instead of peanut butter? My daughter has a nut allergy. Or anything else?

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        November 08, 2021 at 1:10 pm

        Of course! You can use cookie butter or even just dip the entire apple into caramel first, then melted chocolate.

        Reply
    2. Nina says

      October 24, 2021 at 9:56 pm

      Do you flip them over and cover the other side as well?

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        October 24, 2021 at 10:06 pm

        Nina,
        I dip the entire apple into chocolate. You can either drizzle caramel on the outside of the chocolate or dip the entire apple into caramel first, then into chocolate.

        Reply
    3. Laura says

      April 17, 2020 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      These looks so much better than traditional caramel apples! I always hate how hard those things are to eat. I can’t wait to try these. What a fund project to do with kids.

      Reply
    4. Lisa Hatfield says

      April 16, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun treat for the family and a great way to use up different candies and nuts, love this recipe!

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        April 16, 2020 at 4:46 pm

        Such a great fall treat!

        Reply

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