Chocolate Covered Apples Recipe
Chocolate covered apples are a quick, easy and kid friendly dessert or snack made using fresh apples dipped in your favorite chocolate and topped with your favorite toppings like nuts or candy. Skip the store bought version and learn how to make these chocolate dipped apples in a few easy steps.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet or large plate
- 1 sheet wax paper
- 1 knife
- 1 microwave safe bowl
- 8 fodo grade popsicle sticks
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples
- 1 cup (60 oz., 170 g) dark, semi sweet, milk or white chocolate chips or melts
- ¼ - ½ cup preferred toppings: chopped nuts, mini candies, crushed cookies or pretzels
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with wax paper and set aside for now.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the apples starting at the top, through to the bottom. Each medium apples should yield about 4 - 5 slices. Use a spoon or small mellon baller to remove any seeds or fibrous core.2 medium apples
- Insert a food grade popsicle stick half way up the inside of the apple slice. The popsicle is optional. Apples can also be eaten in slices without sticks, in wedges on popsicle sticks or in wedges without sticks.
- Pour the dark, milk or white chocolate and coconut oil (if using) into a large microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second increments in the microwave until the chocolate is fully melted. Stir the chocolate in between each increment.1 cup (60 oz., 170 g) dark, semi sweet, milk or white chocolate chips or melts
- Dip each of the apple slices into the melted chocolate until both sides are coated in the melted chocolate. Place the chocolate coated apple slice onto the prepared baking sheet. Top with your preferred toppings. Chill the dipped apples in the fridge for 1 - 2 hours or in the freezer for about 30 - 45 minutes.¼ - ½ cup preferred toppings: chopped nuts, mini candies, crushed cookies or pretzels
Notes
Store: Transfer leftover chocolate covered apples to an airtight container in the the fridge for up one 3 - 4 days.
Apples: Feel free to use your favorite apples. I love granny smith, honeycrisp or cosmic apples for this recipe.
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