Chocolate Caramel Apple Slices are basically the fall treat you never knew you needed. They're crunchy, gooey, chocolatey, and a little salty with a hint of sea salt at the finish. The Apple pops, also known as Turtle Apple Slices, look impressive, taste like heaven, and are surprisingly easy to throw together.
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- Why you'll love Chocolate Turtle Slices
- Ingredients to make Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices
- What you need to make Turtle Apple Slices
- How to make Chocolate Turtle Apple Slice Pops
- Make-ahead, storage, and freezer tips
- Eileen's Tips and Tricks
- Change up the Ingredients for Chocolate Turtle Apple Pops
- FAQs about Caramel Chocolate Apple Slices
- Similar recipes
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Why you'll love Chocolate Turtle Slices
- Super fun to make with kids: It’s hands-on, kinda messy, and everyone gets to decorate their own!
- The perfect salty-sweet combo: That chocolate-caramel-sea-salt trifecta is no joke.
- Minimal ingredients: You only need a handful of stuff, and they come together fast.
- Great for parties: Pop these on a platter and watch them disappear.
Want more candy-inspired desserts? Try our Homemade Twix, Candy Bar Brownies, or No Bake Peanut Butter Balls.
Ingredients to make Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices
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- chocolate melting wafers
- chopped pecans
- caramals
- milk
- Granny Smith apples
- sea salt flakes
What you need to make Turtle Apple Slices
- microwave-safe bowls
- popsicle sticks
- serving platter
How to make Chocolate Turtle Apple Slice Pops
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- Slice the apples into rounds and remove the seeds. Insert the popsicle sticks.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring until smooth
- Dip each apple slice into chocolate and place on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with chopped pecans before chocolate sets.
- Melt the caramel with milk until smooth. Drizzle over the apples and sprinkle with sea salt.
Make-ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Storage - Storage: They’re best eaten the same day because apples brown. You can chill them in the refrigerator for a few hours.
Make ahead: Prep the apples and sticks earlier, then dip and drizzle right before serving.
Eileen's Tips and Tricks
- Dry the apple slices well. Moisture fights chocolate.
- Work quickly once the chocolate is melted so the pecans stick.
- Keep the caramel warm so it drizzles easily.
Change up the Ingredients for Chocolate Turtle Apple Pops
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- Use dark chocolate instead: It gives a richer flavor and isn’t as sweet.
- Try crushed pretzels or toffee bits: Swap the pecans if you want something different.
- Dip in white chocolate: For a fun twist, go full vanilla.
- Add sprinkles: Kids love this one. So do we, honestly.
FAQs about Caramel Chocolate Apple Slices
Sure. Honeycrisp or Pink Lady works great.
It helps with smooth coating, but chocolate chips with a teaspoon of coconut oil can work.
A quick dip in lemon water helps; just dry them completely before dipping.
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Chocolate Caramel Apple Slices
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Ingredients
- 3 Granny Smith apples
- 10 oz milk chocolate melting chocolate
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 5 ounces caramel squares (about half a 10 oz bag)
- 1 teaspoon milk
- flaky sea salt optional garnish
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice 3 Granny Smith apples horizontally into ¼–½ inch thick rounds (you should get about 10 slices total). Remove any seeds from the centers. Use a knife to make a small slit in the bottom of each slice and insert a popsicle stick.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the 10 oz milk chocolate melting chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each apple slice into the chocolate, coating both sides. Shake off excess and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Working quickly before the chocolate hardens, divide the sprinkle with ½ cup chopped pecans. Let at room temperature until chocolate fully sets.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add 5 ounces caramel squares and 1 teaspoon milk. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Drizzle the caramel over the chocolate-dipped apples. If desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Let cool until set. Enjoy!
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