German Chocolate Caramel Apples
German Chocolate Caramel Apples are dipped in semi-sweet chocolate, then drizzled with creamy caramel, coconut and pecans. They're the perfect sweet treat for fall!
Servings: 16
Calories: 351kcal
Ingredients
- 6 small honey crisp apples
- 16 popsicle sticks
- 12 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 2 cups pecans finely chopped
- 11 oz. caramels unwrapped
- 1 Tbsp. milk or water
Instructions
- Wash and dry apples very well. Slice into ¼ inch slices. They must be completely dry.
- Cut a small slit in the bottom of each slice. Insert a popsicle stick until it is firmly anchored.
- Melt chocolate in microwave in 30 second intervals until creamy. Stir each time. Add coconut oil and mix well. Keep warm.
- Dip each apple slice into chocolate. Use a spoon to fully cover each slice. Warm chocolate up in microwave if it hardens.
- Place slices on a waxed paper-lined sheet pan.
- Sprinkle coconut and pecans on each slice.
- Unwrap caramels and melt with milk in microwave at 30 second intervals until creamy. Stir well. Keep warm.
- Drizzle caramel over top of apples with a spoon.
- Place apples in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- After candy hardens, break off excess and place apples on serving dish or in wrapped packages.
Notes
- You may have to microwave chocolate and caramel throughout process to keep it from hardening.
- Before eating, let apples sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow caramel to loosen.
- Store apples in refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg