Easy Caramel Apple Slices
Whip up this platter to enjoy all the fun of caramel apples -- and toppings! -- without the prep, mess, or heaviness. This is super quick and easy for an after-school treat or party snack to share.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- apples see note
- caramel sauce
- kosher or sea salt optional for preserving and sprinkling
- chopped nuts, chocolate chips, sprinkles, toffee bits, etc. for topping
Instructions
- Wash, core, and chop the apples into slices about 1/2-inch thick. If eating right away, arrange them on a plate or platter. If serving at a party or in a little while, soak the apples for 5 minutes in a solution of 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt per cup of room temperature water, then rinse under cool water and set aside.
- Using either a squeeze bottle or a spoon, drizzle the caramel sauce lightly over the apples, leaving about 1 inch of most slices uncoated for picking up. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.
- Sprinkle toppings over some or all of the apples. Serve right away.
Notes
- Apples. If using just one apple for a small snack, my first choice of variety would be Granny Smith. For a larger plate, it can be pretty to use a mix of red and green apples.
- Caramel sauce. You can use a store-bought product like Trader Joe's Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce, Smuckers, or Ghirardelli. Those that come in a squeeze bottle are ultra convenient but typically a little thinner in consistency, so just keep that trade-off in mind. You can also make your own, either fully from scratch or by melting down soft candy caramels as in this carmelita recipe.