Description

Caramel Apple Nachos are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring crisp granny smith and gala apples topped with a rich homemade caramel sauce, melted white chocolate, crunchy crushed pretzels, and sweet Heath bar pieces. This fun and colorful treat is perfect for parties, gatherings, or a special snack that combines tart apples with indulgent toppings for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

Scale

Apples

2–3 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
2–3 Gala apples, cored and sliced

Caramel Sauce

4 Tbsp. salted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
6 Tbsp. corn syrup
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Toppings

4 oz. white chocolate
1 Heath bar, broken into pieces
1/2 cup crushed pretzels

Instructions

Prepare Toppings: Crush the pretzels into small pieces and chop the Heath bar into small bits. Place them in separate small bowls for easy sprinkling later.
Wash and Slice Apples: Wash, core, and slice the apples thinly. Place the slices in a large bowl filled with lemon juice and water or Sprite to prevent browning and keep them fresh.
Make Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the salted butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk the ingredients continuously and bring to a light bubbly boil. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the caramel sauce to cool slightly before using.
Melt White Chocolate: Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
Drain Apples: Drain the liquid from the apple slices and pat them dry gently. Arrange the slices evenly on a large serving plate.
Drizzle Sauces: Drizzle the homemade caramel sauce and melted white chocolate evenly over the arranged apple slices.
Add Toppings: Sprinkle the crushed pretzels and chopped Heath bar pieces generously over the drizzled apples for added crunch and sweetness.
Optional Serving: Place any extra toppings next to the dish so guests can add more if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of tart apples and rich toppings.

Notes

To prevent apple slices from browning before serving, soak them in lemon juice and water or Sprite.
Adjust the amount of caramel and white chocolate drizzles according to taste preference.
For a nutty twist, you can add chopped walnuts or pecans as additional toppings.
This dessert is best served immediately for optimal freshness and texture.
Store any leftovers separately to prevent sogginess of the apples.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Caramel apple nachos, caramel sauce, white chocolate, apple dessert, easy dessert, sweet snack, fall dessert