Homemade Chocolate Caramel Apple Slices – Fall Favorite
These Chocolate & Caramel Dipped Apple Slices are a fun twist on the classic caramel apple—easy to eat, simple to customize, and perfect for sharing. Crisp apple slices are dipped in homemade caramel, coated with rich chocolate, and finished with your favorite toppings for a festive treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Equipment
- Heavy‑bottomed saucepan
- Wooden spoon or heat‑resistant spatula
- Candy thermometer
- Mixing bowls
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Microwave‑safe bowl or double boiler
- Wooden sticks or skewers for dipping
Ingredients
For the Caramel
- 1 cup unsalted butter (skip the pinch of salt if using salted)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1–2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Apples
- 4–5 Granny Smith apples (or another firm, tart variety)
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp baking soda
- 1 Tbsp salt
- Wooden sticks or skewers
For Dipping & Topping
- 1 ½ cups melting chocolate (dark, milk, or white)
- chopped pecans, crushed cookies, sprinkles, sea salt Optional toppings
Instructions
- Prepare the apples – Boil water with lemon juice, baking soda, and salt. Dip each apple for 6 seconds, dry thoroughly, slice into ½‑inch rounds, and insert sticks. Chill.
- Cook the caramel – Melt butter in a saucepan, then stir in both sugars and corn syrup. Add condensed milk slowly, cooking until the mixture reaches 235–240°F (soft‑ball stage).
- Finish the caramel – Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and salt, and let cool for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Dip the slices – Coat each chilled apple slice in caramel, letting excess drip off. Place on parchment to set.
- Melt the chocolate – Warm chocolate in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Add chocolate layer – Dip or drizzle over caramel‑coated slices.
- Decorate – Sprinkle with nuts, sprinkles, or sea salt while chocolate is still soft.
