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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    Caramel Apple Nachos Recipe

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Oct 24, 2022 by Dee

    This easy Caramel Apple Nachos recipe uses apple slices and caramel sauce to make a delicious fall treat. Easier than traditional caramel apples and less mess! via @meamel

    This easy Caramel Apple Nachos recipe uses apple slices and caramel sauce to make a delicious fall treat. Easier than traditional caramel apples and less mess!

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    As much as we love traditional caramel apples, caramel apple slices are so much easier to eat!

    Just make the caramel sauce, prepare the apples, pour and dig in!

    This easy caramel apple recipe is the perfect fall treat for family gatherings, movie nights or Halloween parties. It also makes a yummy after school snack!

    If you love the classic pairing of crisp apple and caramel, try my caramel apple dip or baked caramel stuffed apples!

    granny smith apples, lemon, caramel sauce and mini m and m's candy

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients for this caramel apple nachos recipe. They should be easy to find in your grocery store or online.

    • Green apples -- or any tart apple variety
    • Caramel sauce -- Melt a package of caramel candies or use homemade caramel sauce
    • Lemon juice -- to prevent apple slices from turning brown. You can also use lime juice or lemon lime soda, like Sprite
    • Candies -- Mini m and m's or any small candies for topping

    How to Make Caramel Apple Slices

    First, make the caramel sauce. Follow directions on the package of caramel candies to melt the caramels. You can use your microwave or the stove top.

    Next, rinse, core and cut apples into even slices. No need to peel the apples unless you want to.

    apple slices on a white platter

    Brush apple slices with lemon juice, and arrange them neatly on a large platter. You can layer the slices, but be sure not to cover each layer completely.

    Next, drizzle melted caramel evenly on top of the apples.

    drizzle caramel sauce over sliced apples

    Sprinkle candies and fall sprinkles on top of the caramel.

    You can use chocolate syrup or melt chocolate chips and white chocolate chips to drizzle chocolate over the apple slices, as well.

    Serve the caramel apple slices, and dig right into the gooey caramel topped apples.

    The great thing about this simple recipe is you can add as many of your favorite toppings as you want. It's actually a great recipe for using up Halloween candy!

    caramel apple nachos in hand

    Variations

    Use caramel apple bits in place of the caramel squares. You can use a jar of caramel sauce or caramel ice cream topping as long as it's thick. A bottle of squeezable caramel will be too runny to hold the candies.

    Use a mix of red apples and green apples for a pop of color.

    Add toffee bits, chopped candy bars, mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows or melted marshmallows.

    Have an apple nacho bar. Serve the warm caramel sauce in a bowl, and place toppings in separate bowls so folks can build their own easy apple nachos!

    How to Store and Reheat

    Caramel apple slices are best eaten the same day. However, you can slice and store fresh apples dipped in lemon juice in the refrigerator up to a day ahead of time. Place the sliced apples in an airtight container or ziplock bag. Pat them dry, and prepare the nachos as usual.

    Can you reheat caramel?

    Yes. Store leftover caramel sauce covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Reheat caramel sauce over low heat on the stove, stirring frequently, until smooth.

    Recipe

    slices of caramel apple nachos with chocolate and candies on a platter

    Caramel Apple Nachos

    Published by Dee
    This easy Caramel Apple Nachos recipe uses apple slices and caramel sauce to make a delicious fall treat. Easier than traditional caramel apples and less mess!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 91 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large Granny Smith apples
    • 1 cup caramel sauce
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • mini m and m candies

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare caramel sauce according to directions on package of caramel squares
    • Wash, core and slice apples. Brush with lemon juice, and pat dry
    • Arrange apple slices on platter
    • Drizzle caramel sauce on top of apples
    • Drop candies over caramel, and top with your choice of toppings

    Notes

    You can use homemade caramel sauce or use caramel toffee bits in place of square candies.
    Use lime juice or lemon lime soda to coat apple slices if you don't have lemon juice.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.004gSodium: 97mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 56IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    We love this easy recipe more than the classic caramel apple! This delicious treat just perfect for this time of year.

    For more apple recipes, try my apple crisp without oats, crescent roll apple dumplings or browse the fall recipes archives.

    I hope you enjoy this delicious fall dessert as much as we do. If you try it, please leave a comment and/or star rating.

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    1. Edna says

      October 26, 2022 at 6:07 pm

      Wow, how simple and easy! Not too messy either. Great for little grandchildren's fingers.5 stars

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