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Caramel Apple Nachos Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Caramel Apple Nachos are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring thinly sliced crisp apples drizzled with warm caramel and melted chocolate. Topped with a variety of crunchy and colorful toppings like mini chocolate chips, toffee bits, salted peanuts, mini M&Ms, and sprinkles, this treat combines sweet, tart, and crunchy flavors in every bite. Perfect for sharing as a quick and fun snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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Apples and Base

  • 1 green apple (such as Granny Smith), thinly sliced
  • 1 red apple (such as Gala), thinly sliced
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced

Sauces

  • 1/3 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce, warmed
  • 1/3 cup white or semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Optional Toppings

  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons toffee bits
  • 2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons mini M&Ms
  • 2 teaspoons sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Thoroughly wash and thinly slice both apples. To keep the slices fresh and to prevent browning, gently toss them with the juice of half a lemon in a large bowl. This step adds a slight tang and keeps the apple slices visually appealing.
  2. Arrange the Apple Slices: Spread the lemon-coated apple slices evenly on a large serving plate or platter, layering slightly if needed to create a base for toppings.
  3. Warm the Caramel Sauce: Gently warm the caramel sauce either in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts or on the stovetop until slightly runny and easy to drizzle. Avoid overheating to prevent burning.
  4. Melt the Chocolate Chips: Melt the white or semi-sweet chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently until smooth and creamy for easy drizzling.
  5. Drizzle Sauces Over Apples: Evenly drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the arranged apple slices. Follow with a drizzle of melted chocolate to create a beautiful, sweet layering over the fruit.
  6. Add Optional Toppings: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips, toffee bits, chopped salted peanuts, mini M&Ms, and sprinkles over the top as desired to add texture, color, and extra flavor.
  7. Serve Immediately: Serve the caramel apple nachos right away to enjoy the crispness of the apples combined with the smooth caramel and chocolate. This dessert is best eaten fresh.

Notes

  • Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for balanced flavor and texture.
  • For a vegan option, use dairy-free caramel and chocolate sauces.
  • If homemade caramel is preferred, cook sugar and cream gently until golden and thickened.
  • Store any leftover toppings separately to keep them crunchy.
  • This recipe can be doubled or tripled easily for larger gatherings.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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