A caramel apple slice bar is the easiest party dessert of the fall, and kids and grown-ups love it. Jars of caramel and chocolate sit in warm water in a slow cooker so they stay smooth all evening. Apples are cut into thick wedges with a stick in each, and little bowls of toppings let everyone build their own. There is no stove to watch and almost no cleanup.
Why You’ll Love It
- Everyone makes their own. Great for parties and family nights.
- Stays warm for hours in the slow cooker.
- Thick slices are easier to eat than whole caramel apples.
What You Need
- 6 crisp apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 jar (11 oz) caramel sauce
- 1 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted with 1 tsp coconut oil)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional, melted)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (mixed with 2 cups water)
- toppings (chopped peanuts, mini chocolate candies, crushed cookies, toffee bits, sprinkles, shredded coconut)
- 24 craft sticks or lollipop sticks
How to Make Caramel Apple Slice Bar
- Pour 2 inches of warm water into a slow cooker and set it to warm or low.
- Spoon the caramel and the melted chocolates into heat-safe mason jars and stand the jars in the water.
- Cut each apple into 6 to 8 thick wedges and dip them in the lemon water so they don’t brown. Pat them very dry.
- Push a stick into the skin side of each wedge.
- Set the toppings out in a muffin tin or small bowls.
- Let everyone dip a slice in caramel or chocolate, then roll it in toppings and set it on parchment.
Tips
- Dry the apples well. Caramel won’t stick to wet fruit.
- Stir the jars every 30 minutes.
- Chill the dipped slices for 10 minutes if you want the coating to set.
Serving and Storing
Cut the apples just before serving. Dipped slices keep in the fridge for one day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use homemade caramel?
Yes. Keep it a little thick so it clings to the apples.
How do I stop the apples browning?
A quick dip in lemon water, then pat dry.
No slow cooker?
Warm the jars in a pan of hot water on the lowest stove setting.
Caramel Apple Slice Bar
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Ingredients
- 6 crisp apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp or Fuji
- 1 jar (11 oz) caramel sauce
- 1 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips melted with 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 cup white chocolate chips optional, melted
- 1 tbsp lemon juice mixed with 2 cups water
- toppings chopped peanuts, mini chocolate candies, crushed cookies, toffee bits, sprinkles, shredded coconut
- 24 craft sticks or lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Pour 2 inches of warm water into a slow cooker and set it to warm or low.
- Spoon the caramel and the melted chocolates into heat-safe mason jars and stand the jars in the water.
- Cut each apple into 6 to 8 thick wedges and dip them in the lemon water so they don't brown. Pat them very dry.
- Push a stick into the skin side of each wedge.
- Set the toppings out in a muffin tin or small bowls.
- Let everyone dip a slice in caramel or chocolate, then roll it in toppings and set it on parchment.
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