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Caramel Apple Nachos

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Caramel apple nachos are a fun, no-bake treat featuring crisp apple slices drizzled with caramel and melted chocolate, then topped with your favorite sweets like nuts, marshmallows, or sprinkles. It’s a fast, customizable dessert perfect for parties, snacks, or fall-themed gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 3 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or white)
  • 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons crushed nuts (peanuts, pecans, or walnuts)
  • 1 tablespoon sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash, core, and thinly slice the apples.
  2. Toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Arrange the apple slices in a circular pattern on a serving platter, overlapping slightly.
  4. Warm the caramel sauce in the microwave or on the stovetop until pourable.
  5. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth.
  6. Drizzle the caramel sauce and melted chocolate over the apple slices.
  7. Sprinkle with mini marshmallows, crushed nuts, and sprinkles if desired.
  8. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Notes

Use peanut butter drizzle for a sweet-salty variation.Try S’mores style with graham cracker crumbs, marshmallows, and chocolate.Add chopped candy bars or crushed cookies for extra decadence.Drizzle vanilla Greek yogurt for a lighter twist.For fall flavors, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and dried cranberries.Best served fresh. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 day.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg