Candy Apple Slices

These candy apple slices give you a caramel apple fix, but easy! Ready in just 15 minutes, these treats bring fall flavor without the fuss. Perfect for parties, snacks, or satisfying your sweet tooth. Make them your own with your favorite combinations of caramel, chocolate, and toppings!

about these candy apple slices

I love a good old-fashioned candy apple, but they are kind of touch to eat and super tricky to make. If I can find a hack to make my life easier, you can bet I am reaching for it.

That’s why these game-changing candy apple slices are a must-make for fall.

These caramel apple slices are so much easier to bite into, plus you can easily customize them with all of your favorite toppings. In just 15 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy these apples any night of the week.

It’s also a killer recipe to get the kids involved with! There’s not fancy cooking technique – just the help of your microwave, a couple of bowls, and a couple of spoons. It’s almost too easy to be true.

You can even turn this into a make-your-own candy apple slice party at your next fall gathering for a fun group activity to get everyone in the kitchen! Alternatively, add it to a halloween dessert charcuterie board for a festive celebration.

ingredients

apples. Tart green apples give you the best flavor to pair with the sweet toppings! You can also use a sweet apple like a fuji apple.

soft caramels. Soft caramels melt a lot easier, so those are the type we recommend.

chocolate chips. Use your favorite chocolate chips! We like to use milk chocolate chips or semi sweet chocolate chips.

coconut oil. This is optional, but I find that it makes the melted chocolate much easier to work with.

toppings. Small candies, chocolates, toffee bits, caramel bits, sprinkles, shredded coconut, chopped nuts (pecans, peanuts, etc), crushed cookies, flaky sea salt, and more. Use your favorites!

this recipe’s must haves

You don’t need too many tools to make these candy apple slices! A couple of microwave-safe medium bowls are used to melt both the caramel and the chocolate.

Have parchment paper and a half sheet baking pan handy for the apple slices to set up on.

here’s how to make candy apple slices

dry off the apples

To help the caramel stick to the apples, be sure to dry both sides of the apple slices with paper towel. You want the apple slices to not have any moisture on them.

Make a small slit in the bottom of each slice and insert a popsicle stick into each. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

melt caramels

Add the caramels to a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30 second increments in the microwave, stirring after each until the caramel is smooth, melted, and runny.

Spoon a dollop of caramel sauce onto each slice, spreading it to cover the slices. Let sit for about 5 minutes to harden.

melt chocolate

Add chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 30 second increments in the microwave, stirring in between each, until smooth and melted. Stir in coconut oil to help make the chocolate runny and shiny.

Drizzle the chocolate on top of the apple slices.

top and chill

Sprinkle with your desired toppings while the chocolate is still melted. Place in the refrigerator to chill until the chocolate is set. Serve.

tips and tricks

slice the apples into thick slices. Make sure that you slice each granny smith apple into thick enough slices for the popsicle sticks to easily be inserted. You should have about 3 to 5 slices per apple.

place slices on parchment paper. Place the apple slices on a parchment paper lined baking sheet to ensure they do not stick to the pan as they set.

let set up in the fridge. Place in the refrigerator to quickly harden the chocolate for quicker serving.

More tasty fall desserts to try out: Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies | Pecan Pie Cheesecake | Chai Snickerdoodle Cookies | Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookies

how far in advance can candy apple slices be made?

These apples slices are best served within 24 hours of making them. Store them in an airtight container in a single layer.

what kinds of toppings can I use?

You can use so many different types of toppings from candy to pretzels, nuts to shredded coconut. Our personal favorites are shredded coconut, mini m&ms, chocolate chips, toffee bits, caramel bits, chopped hazelnuts, and chopped peanuts.

can I use any type of chocolate?

Yes, you can use any type of chocolate you would like! You can use semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and/or milk chocolate. Use one or use a couple different types, depending on what you are craving!

Need more inspiration for a sweet treat? Check out my dessert recipes page!

more tasty apple recipes to enjoy

Apple pie infused whiskey is a homemade infusion to enjoy all autumn long, whether served on the rocks or in a mug of warm apple cider.

Caramel apple molten cakes are an easy dessert that’s both tasty and indulgent.

An apple blackberry crumble is the simplest dessert to whip up any night of the week, but impressive enough to make for a dinner party.

A caramel apple crumble cheesecake is the ultimate mash up of apple pie and caramel cheesecake!

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