Caramel Apple Bar
This Caramel Apple Bar is a fun, interactive dessert with fresh apple slices, warm caramel sauce, and endless topping combinations for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
Apples and Prep
- 4-6 apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady) Mix sweet and tart apples for variety
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice To prevent apples from turning brown
- 2 tablespoons water Used with lemon juice
Caramel and Toppings
- 1 cup caramel sauce Homemade or store-bought
- 0.25 teaspoon salt Optional for salted caramel
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips Milk, dark, or white chocolate
- 0.5 cup toffee bits
- 0.5 cup crushed pretzels Adds crunch and saltiness
- 0.5 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup pecan pieces Optional, for nutty flavor
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples. Slice apples into wedges about ½ inch thick. Soak slices in a large bowl with lemon juice and water for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- Warm your caramel sauce in a saucepan or microwave until smooth. Stir in salt if making salted caramel. Keep caramel warm, not too hot, for easy dipping.
- Arrange chocolate chips, toffee bits, crushed pretzels, graham cracker crumbs, pecans, and other favorite toppings in small bowls.
- Insert skewers into apple slices for easy dipping. Set up your caramel apple board with apples, caramel sauce, and toppings bar. Let everyone dip and decorate their apple slices.
Notes
Keep leftover toppings in an airtight container. Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor. Try extra toppings like candy pieces or sprinkles for more fun.
Nutrition Information
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- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 24g
- Added Sugars: 20g
- Protein: 2g
- Vitamin A: 2% Daily Value
- Vitamin C: 6% Daily Value