How fun are these?????
I happen to be a HUGE fan of caramel apples. But as my friends and I discussed at a local Apple Festival this year — caramel apples seem so much more enjoyable (and easier to bite into!) when the apples are sliced instead of whole. So when I saw this recipe recently in “Taste of Home”, I knew I had to give it a try!
But in addition to topping the apples with caramel, they also suggest melting some marshmallows for an extra sweet drizzle, and then sprinkling them with chocolate chips and chopped peanuts. I ended up taking a shortcut and just using caramel sauce (like you buy for ice cream) instead of unwrapping and melting a bag of caramels. But chose to stick with their simple topping ingredients, since those happen to be favorites. If you want to branch out, though, I’ve included a list of other fun topping ideas below.
Let’s just say — I think this was my speediest photography job yet. Click. Click. Eat. YUM. :)
Apple Nachos
Ingredients
- 5 medium tart apples (I used Granny Smith), peeled, cored and sliced very thin
- juice of 1-2 lemons
- 1 jar caramel sauce (or melt together 36 caramels and 1 Tbsp. water in microwave)
- 30 large marshmallows
- 1/3 cup butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
Instructions
- After slicing the apples, immediately dip them in lemon juice (or give them a good sprinkle) so that they do not brown. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt marshmallows and butter over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove and set aside.
- Arrange apple slices on a large platter. Drizzle with caramel, and then with the melted marshmallow mixture. Sprinkle with peanuts and chocolate chips. Serve immediately while the caramel is still warm.
Notes
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
Ali’s Tip:
Other fun toppings for these might include:
- Heath Bar (toffee) chocolate chips
- shredded coconut
- crushed pretzels
- sprinkles
- melted peanut butter and chocolate mixture
YUM!!!!
Yumm! I first saw this in stumble upon and now I am ready to make them! excited!
Oh YUM!!! And so easy! :)
The day after we received the ToH magazine with this recipe, my daughter made it for a goals project for a class. She took it into the school and hand delivered it to 2 of her teachers. It was a great hit!
Ohh they look so yummy!
this makes me miss those days when my family used to go to the Wollman Skating rink in central park during winter. and I would always get caramel apples there…
so it reminds me more of winter than fall I guess…haha
WH0AAAAAAAAAA these look DELISH~!~!
I like eating it with caramel and then rolling it around in coconut. I know people think it’s weird coconut flakes and apple lol but I LOVE IT!!
Omg PLEASE LET ME WIN THE IPOD GIVEAWAY!!!! I’m a poor college student graduating this upcoming spring and I will be in A LOT OF DEBT lol my ipod broke couple months ago so now I’m mp3-less it’s horrible. ME ME ME !! :) lol ok I’m done.
I am going to try this recipe soo cute
What a great take on nachos!
I love the health spin on nachos!
I want to go to an apple festival. Heck, I want to go apple picking.
I also like the chocolate and heath bar suggestion
The best caramel apples come from my county fair. Look forward to them every year!