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