Description

This delicious Caramel Apple Bar recipe features crisp apple wedges perfectly paired with rich Werther’s caramel sauce and smooth melted chocolate, accompanied by various toppings for a fun and customizable treat. Ideal for parties or snacking, this easy-to-make dessert combines sweet, salty, and creamy flavors for an irresistible experience.

Ingredients

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Apples

6 apples, cored and sliced into wedges
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups cold water

Caramel Sauce

10.8 ounces Werther’s Soft Caramels (1 bag), unwrapped
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Pinch of fine sea salt (optional)

Chocolate Dipping Sauce

1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate)
1 teaspoon coconut oil

Toppings

Various toppings as desired (e.g., nuts, sprinkles, crushed cookies)
Cupcake liners and muffin tins for serving
Wooden skewers for easy dipping

Instructions

Prepare the salt water soak: Combine 1 cup of room-temperature water with 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt in a bowl and stir until salt dissolves. This soak helps keep the apples crisp and prevents browning.
Slice the apples: Core and slice 6 apples into wedges. Submerge the apple wedges in the salt water for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly and place the apple slices in an airtight container lined with a paper towel until ready to serve. Pat them dry before dipping so sauces and toppings adhere better.
Make the caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine 10.8 ounces of unwrapped Werther’s Soft Caramels, 1 tablespoon of water, and 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream. Heat on medium-low, stirring frequently until the caramels fully melt into a smooth sauce.
Finish the caramel sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat, add a pinch of salt if desired to enhance flavor, and transfer the caramel sauce to a mason jar. Place the jar in a slow cooker set to low heat to keep warm.
Prepare chocolate dipping sauces: Add 6 cups of water to a slow cooker and set to high heat. Place wide-mouth mason jars with 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil each inside the water bath within the slow cooker. Stir occasionally until the chocolate melts smooth. Once melted, reduce the slow cooker to the warm setting to keep chocolate liquid and ready for dipping.
Set up toppings: Line muffin tins with cupcake liners and fill each liner with different toppings such as nuts, sprinkles, or crushed cookies.
Serve and enjoy: Arrange the apple wedges on plates with wooden skewers for easy dipping. Let everyone dip the apples into the warm caramel, melted chocolate, and their favorite toppings.

Notes

Ensure apples are patted dry before dipping to help sauces and toppings stick better.
Werther’s Soft Caramels melt smoothly and create a rich caramel sauce; do not substitute with hard caramels.
Coconut oil helps the chocolate stay glossy and smooth when melted.
Use a slow cooker water bath to gently melt chocolate and keep sauces warm without burning.
Customize toppings based on preferences; some popular choices include chopped nuts, mini marshmallows, or crushed pretzels.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: Melting, Soaking, Dipping
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 apple wedge with caramel and chocolate dip (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg

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