Irresistible Caramel Apple Nachos
A fun and easy dessert featuring thinly sliced crisp apples drizzled with buttery caramel sauce and topped with a variety of crunchy and sweet toppings, perfect for parties and quick indulgences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and thinly sliced
- 1 cup store-bought caramel sauce or homemade caramel sauce (unsalted butter, brown sugar, heavy cream)
- ½ cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped
- ¼ cup mini semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- Sprinkles or toffee bits (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
- Optional toppings for bar: crushed pretzels or graham crackers, dried cranberries or raisins, shredded coconut (toasted or plain), peanut butter drizzle or chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Core and thinly slice 4 medium apples into about 12-16 slices per apple. Optionally toss slices with 1 teaspoon lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Warm 1 cup caramel sauce gently in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or on the stovetop until pourable but not hot. Stir well.
- Spread the apple slices evenly on a large platter or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, overlapping slightly for a layered effect.
- Set up the toppings bar by placing chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, toffee bits, crushed pretzels, dried fruit, and other toppings in small bowls or ramekins around the platter.
- Drizzle the warmed caramel sauce evenly over the apple slices using a spoon or small ladle.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips over the top. Lightly dust with sea salt if desired.
- Serve immediately with bowls of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on the side for guests to add as they like.
Notes
Use a serrated knife to slice apples thinly without crushing. Warm caramel gently to avoid burning. Set up a toppings bar for an interactive dessert experience. Serve immediately for best texture and freshness. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 24 hours but apples will soften and brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup of assem
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 2.5
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