How fun are these?????
I happen to be a HUGE fan of caramel apples. But as my friends and I discussed at a local Apple Festival this year — caramel apples seem so much more enjoyable (and easier to bite into!) when the apples are sliced instead of whole. So when I saw this recipe recently in “Taste of Home”, I knew I had to give it a try!
But in addition to topping the apples with caramel, they also suggest melting some marshmallows for an extra sweet drizzle, and then sprinkling them with chocolate chips and chopped peanuts. I ended up taking a shortcut and just using caramel sauce (like you buy for ice cream) instead of unwrapping and melting a bag of caramels. But chose to stick with their simple topping ingredients, since those happen to be favorites. If you want to branch out, though, I’ve included a list of other fun topping ideas below.
Let’s just say — I think this was my speediest photography job yet. Click. Click. Eat. YUM. :)
Apple Nachos
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 5-7 servings 1x
Description
A new way to enjoy a crisp caramel apple… you will love this Apple Nachos recipe!
Ingredients
- 5 medium tart apples (I used Granny Smith), peeled, cored and sliced very thin
- juice of 1-2 lemons
- 1 jar caramel sauce (or melt together 36 caramels and 1 Tbsp. water in microwave)
- 30 large marshmallows
- 1/3 cup butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
Instructions
- After slicing the apples, immediately dip them in lemon juice (or give them a good sprinkle) so that they do not brown. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt marshmallows and butter over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove and set aside.
- Arrange apple slices on a large platter. Drizzle with caramel, and then with the melted marshmallow mixture. Sprinkle with peanuts and chocolate chips. Serve immediately while the caramel is still warm.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home
Ali’s Tip:
Other fun toppings for these might include:
- Heath Bar (toffee) chocolate chips
- shredded coconut
- crushed pretzels
- sprinkles
- melted peanut butter and chocolate mixture
My best friend’s mom makes the best caramel apples. She dips them in caramel and chocolate and then covers them in marshmallows, nuts, pretzel pieces, and M&ms. They’re so delicious that I can’t even eat a whole one in a sitting, I need to spread the goodness over a few days!
I love apples with lots and lots of thick caramel. I’ll eat it whole or sliced up! So delicious!
Will be on our menu at tonight’s Halloweenie Party!!!
YUM! I have to try this!
caramel apple rolled in snickers
OMG!! These look amazing!! How fun and simple!
Wow. I love apples no matter what way you slice them. But once I had one dipped in caramel and butterfingers! YUM!
this looks great! perfect for an afternoon snack! I’d even consider it “healthy”!
i like freshly picked apples with homemade caramel! It’s so gooooooood!
this is genius! i love caramel apples any way!!
xo,
christen
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