Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Caramel Apple Slices, a treat that marries crisp apple slices with a rich, homemade caramel sauce. Perfect for gatherings, parties, or a cozy night in, this dessert is quick to prepare and fun to customize.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (washed and sliced)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
- 6 oz. dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tablespoon oil (optional)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare apples by washing and slicing them into even pieces about ½ inch thick.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until sugar dissolves, then boil without stirring until golden brown (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in salt, heavy cream, and butter until smooth.
- Dip each apple slice into the warm caramel sauce using a fork or skewer to coat thoroughly.
- For added flavor, melt dark chocolate chips with oil in the microwave and drizzle over the coated apple slices.
- Place coated slices on a lined baking sheet to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Saucepan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple slice (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg