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Caramel Apple Nachos Recipe

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Caramel Apple Nachos are a fun and delicious dessert featuring crisp apple slices drizzled with rich homemade caramel sauce, melted white chocolate, and sprinkled with crunchy health bar pieces and crushed pretzels for an irresistible sweet and salty treat.

Ingredients

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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

Toppings

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples: Core and slice the granny smith and gala apples into thin, even slices to create a sturdy base for the nachos. Arrange the apple slices in a large, overlapping layer on a serving platter.
  2. Make the caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the salted butter. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup, mixing until combined and bubbly. Slowly add the sweetened condensed milk while stirring continuously. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Melt the white chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
  4. Assemble the nachos: Drizzle the warm caramel sauce evenly over the arranged apple slices. Then, drizzle the melted white chocolate on top of the caramel layer to add creamy sweetness.
  5. Add toppings: Sprinkle the broken health bar pieces evenly over the caramel and white chocolate drizzled apples. Follow with a generous scattering of crushed pretzels to give a crunchy, salty contrast to the sweet layers.
  6. Serve and enjoy: Serve the caramel apple nachos immediately for the freshest crisp texture, or chill briefly if preferred for a slightly firmer dessert experience.

Notes

  • For best results, use tart and sweet apples like granny smith and gala to balance the caramel’s richness.
  • If you prefer a dairy-free caramel, substitute butter and condensed milk with coconut-based alternatives.
  • Health bars with nuts and seeds add a nice texture contrast but feel free to use your favorite snack bars.
  • Store leftover caramel sauce in the refrigerator and gently reheat before using again.
  • This recipe is perfect for parties and can be easily doubled or tripled for larger groups.

Keywords: caramel apple nachos, apple dessert, caramel sauce, white chocolate drizzled apples, healthy dessert, sweet and salty snack

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