Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices – Easy Recipes for Sweet Snacking
Crisp apple slices dipped in chocolate and topped with caramel, pecans, and drizzled chocolate – a fun no-bake treat everyone will love.
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 2 large Granny Smith apples
- 1 (12 oz) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or shortening)
- 1/2 cup caramel bits or wrapped caramels (melted)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- White chocolate or dark chocolate for drizzling (optional)
- Wooden popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Slice apples into thick rounds and remove seeds or core parts with a small cookie cutter or knife.
- Insert popsicle sticks into each slice and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each apple slice into melted chocolate, covering both sides, and lay on the prepared sheet.
- Drizzle melted caramel over chocolate-coated apple slices.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.
- If desired, drizzle with white or dark chocolate.
- Place the tray in the fridge for about 15–20 minutes or until set.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.