Description
Caramel Apple Slices are the perfect sweet treat that combines the crispness of fresh apples with a rich, homemade caramel sauce. This delightful dessert is ideal for parties, family gatherings, or simply enjoying as a cozy autumn snack. With just 25 minutes of your time, you can create these irresistible caramel-covered apple slices that everyone will love. Customize them with fun toppings like nuts or chocolate drizzle for an extra special touch. Dive into this easy recipe and bring a taste of fall to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Optional: Chocolate chips and chopped nuts
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by washing and slicing the apples into wedges on a cutting board.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, and salt. Stir until dissolved and let it boil until it reaches a deep amber color.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in warmed heavy cream and butter until smooth.
- Dip each apple slice into the warm caramel sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place dipped slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool.
- For an optional twist, melt chocolate chips with oil and drizzle over cooled caramel apple slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg