Chocolate Covered Apple Slices with Date Caramel & Chopped Peanuts
Chocolate Covered Apple Slices with Date Caramel & Chopped Peanuts
Ingredients
- 2 Honeycrisp apples
- 1 cup chocolate chips, your choice (dark, milk, or white)
- 1/4 cup date caramel
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 8 popsicle sticks, or cake pop sticks
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter, for drizzling, optional
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, optional
- 1 tablespoon sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the Honeycrisp apples. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each apple into approximately 1/4-inch thick rounds. You should get about 4 slices per apple, depending on size. Perform a trial run with one slice to ensure it's thick enough to hold a stick without splitting.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Pat all apple slices very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for the chocolate to adhere properly. For each slice, use a skewer or a small, sharp knife to create a pilot hole in the bottom center. Then, gently insert a popsicle or cake pop stick into the hole, pushing it about halfway into the apple slice.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Prepare your chocolate for melting. You can do this using a microwave or a double boiler. For the microwave method, place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until smooth and fully melted. For the double boiler method, place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until melted and smooth. Be careful not to let any water get into the chocolate.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper. Hold an apple slice by its stick and dip it into the melted chocolate, ensuring both sides are fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Immediately after dipping, place the chocolate-covered apple slice onto the prepared parchment paper. While the chocolate is still wet, drizzle with date caramel, sprinkle with chopped peanuts, and add any other desired toppings like peanut butter drizzle, shredded coconut, or sprinkles. Repeat with the remaining apple slices.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Once all apple slices are coated and topped, transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set.
⏱️ 30 min
- 7
Serve immediately or store the chocolate-covered apple slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. After 3 days, the apple may start to become mushy.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chocolate Covered Apple Slices with Date Caramel & Chopped Peanuts
- 2 Honeycrisp apples
- 1 cup chocolate chips, your choice (dark, milk, or white)
- 1/4 cup date caramel
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 8 popsicle sticks, or cake pop sticks
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter, for drizzling, optional
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, optional
- 1 tablespoon sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the Honeycrisp apples. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each apple into approximately 1/4-inch thick rounds. You should get about 4 slices per apple, depending on size. Perform a trial run with one slice to ensure it's thick enough to hold a stick without splitting.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Pat all apple slices very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for the chocolate to adhere properly. For each slice, use a skewer or a small, sharp knife to create a pilot hole in the bottom center. Then, gently insert a popsicle or cake pop stick into the hole, pushing it about halfway into the apple slice.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Prepare your chocolate for melting. You can do this using a microwave or a double boiler. For the microwave method, place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until smooth and fully melted. For the double boiler method, place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until melted and smooth. Be careful not to let any water get into the chocolate.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper. Hold an apple slice by its stick and dip it into the melted chocolate, ensuring both sides are fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Immediately after dipping, place the chocolate-covered apple slice onto the prepared parchment paper. While the chocolate is still wet, drizzle with date caramel, sprinkle with chopped peanuts, and add any other desired toppings like peanut butter drizzle, shredded coconut, or sprinkles. Repeat with the remaining apple slices.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Once all apple slices are coated and topped, transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set.
⏱️ 30 min - 7
Serve immediately or store the chocolate-covered apple slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. After 3 days, the apple may start to become mushy.