The leaves are falling and the temperatures are dropping so you know fall has arrived! What’s better than eating caramel apple slices (not to mention ALL comfort food) in the fall season?! My family devoured these so fast and to think, I could have added even more toppings that would have drawn in my four-year-old’s attention! These are super easy, naturally gluten free, require no baking, and are done in about 20 minutes. Round up the kids and get to making these delicious Caramel Apple Slices! If you like caramels and apples, you’ll fall in love with my French Apple Tart, Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites, Fudge, Rolo Turkeys, and Oreo Turkeys!
I love how easy this recipe is. All you need are apples, chocolate chips, caramels, water, and any toppings you wish to add. We used these peanut butter Mini M&M’s as they’re small enough to stick and not fall off. I would avoid using regular sized M&M’s although you can try. They may not stick as well. If you are feeling adventurous, feel free to add any toppings you wish such as chopped pistachios, walnuts, or pecans, as well as dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, and so forth.
Ingredients in Caramel Apple Slices
Apples. We used Granny Smith apples but if you want to use red apples, feel free.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips. Although we always use these semi-sweet chocolate chips, you can use dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, or white chocolate chips.
Caramels. We like these Werther's caramels best.
Water. Just a pinch of water helps to smoothen the melted caramel mixture.
Mini M&M’s candies. We topped our candy apples with these Peanut Butter Mini M&M’s and semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you can also use chopped nuts (think pistachios, walnuts, or pecans), chopped pretzel pieces, white chocolate chips, and so forth.
Lollipop sticks. These are optional. I did some with lollipop sticks and some without. I found lollipop sticks at Michaels. Amazon sells these lollipop sticks.
How to make the best Caramel Apple Slices
STEP 1: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2: Cut the apples into ¼-inchs slices, cutting them into full slices. Place them on a paper towel.
STEP 3: Add 1.5 chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and place back in the microwave to heat in 15 second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted.
STEP 4: Use a paper towel to pat the apples dry once more before pouring the melted chocolate on both sides of each apple.
STEP 5: Tap off excess chocolate and place on your parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
STEP 6: When you are out of chocolate, put the remainder in a microwave-safe bowl and repeat steps 3-5.
STEP 7: Add the unwrapped caramels to a bowl with the water. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and heat for another 10-15 seconds, stirring after. Continue to reheat in 10-15 second increments, stirring in between, until the caramel mixture has melted. Be very careful as the caramel mixture is hot and it bubbles up quickly.
STEP 8: Use a spoon or fork to drizzle the melted caramel on top of your apple slices in any pattern you wish.
STEP 9: Working quickly, top with desired optional toppings. The candy won't stick well on the caramels so be sure to place it on the melted chocolate part. Serve immediately.
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Final Thoughts
Finally, if you make these Caramel Apple Slices, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this recipe and always try my best to respond to all comments.
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Caramel Apple Slices
Ingredients
- 2 apples any kind
- 2 c semi-sweet milk chocolate chips divided
- 1 c caramels unwrapped
- 1/2 tsp water
- Mini M&M's, chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, chopped nuts, pretzels, and so on optional
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the apples into ¼-inchs slices, cutting them into full slices. Place them on a paper towel.
- Add 1.5 chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and place back in the microwave to heat in 15 second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted.
- Use a paper towel to pat the apples dry once more before pouring the melted chocolate on both sides of each apple.
- Tap off excess chocolate and place on your parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- When you are out of chocolate, put the remainder in a microwave-safe bowl and repeat steps 3-5.
- Add the unwrapped caramels to a bowl with the water. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and heat for another 10-15 seconds, stirring after. Continue to reheat in 10-15 second increments, stirring in between, until the caramel mixture has melted. Be very careful as the caramel mixture is hot and it bubbles up quickly.
- Use a spoon or fork to drizzle the melted caramel on top of your apple slices in any pattern you wish.
- Working quickly, top with desired optional toppings. Serve immediately.
- If you make this, don't forget to leave a rating and comment!
Notes
- Although they taste best when consumed immediately, they will keep for several hours at room temperature.
- For longer storage, place any extras in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The apples brown quickly; these are best when eaten immediately.
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