Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices are thick slices of Fuji apples covered in melted chocolate, drizzled with caramel and topped with nuts.
Happy Fall y'all! I can't believe it's already here. I'm so excited for cooler weather and all the delicious Fall flavors!
That brings me to today's recipe which is made with one of the best fruits of Fall - APPLES! And what's better than a candied apple!
Have you ever had a candy apple but wished there was a little more "candy" in each bite? Problem solved! These candy apples are covered with all of the ingredients in my favorite candy - chocolate turtles.
And I love that there are just 5 ingredients in this recipe. Keeping it simple is always the best way to go when possible!
All you will need to make these Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices is 2 large apples, 3 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 cup melted caramels and chopped pecans.
How to Make Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices
- Slice apples and add popsicle stick
- Dip apple slices in melted chocolate mixture
- Drizzle with melted caramels
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans
I chose Fuji apples because they are extra fat and very large. Slice apple into ½" pieces. Microwave chips in a microwave safe bowl for about 2 minutes. Stir in coconut oil and keep stirring until smooth. Cut a little slit in the bottom of each piece of apple and insert a wooden popsicle stick.
Dip apple slices into chocolate and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet with raised edges (also called a half-sheet pan).
Drizzle with melted caramel.
Sprinkle with chopped nuts, then refrigerate for about 1 hour.
They are ready to enjoy! Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices are so delicious and a perfect treat to kick off this Fall season!
Tools for success
Wusthof Chef's Knife - I LOVE this knife!
Coconut Oil - refined (doesn't taste like coconut)
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Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices
Ingredients
- 2 very large Fuji apples
- 3 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips I used Nestle
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil I used refined coconut oil so it doesn't taste like coconut.
- 1 cup caramels, melted I used Kraft caramels
- ½ cup Chopped pecans
Instructions
- Slice apples into ½" pieces. (It's really important to have a good quality chef's knife. I love Wusthof.) With a knife make a little slit in the bottom of each apple slice to make it easier to insert a popsicle stick. Insert a popsicle stick into each piece of apple. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, melt chocolate chips in the microwave on high for about 2 minutes (in 30 second intervals, don't overheat because the chocolate will burn).* Stir in coconut oil until smooth. (If the apples are extra juicy, pat down with a paper towel before dipping.) Dip apple slices in chocolate and place on parchment lined cookie sheet. (I used a 13"x18" half sheet pan.)
- Place caramels in microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30-60 seconds.* (Note: Microwave power varies.) Do NOT overheat. I recommend heating at 20 second intervals. For best results, use package instructions for heating the caramels. Stir until smooth. Drizzle melted caramel over chocolate and sprinkle with nuts.
- Refrigerate for about 1 hour. Serve and enjoy immediately. Apples are best the first day. Store in refrigerator.
- *For best results, follow the chocolate chip package instructions for melting chocolate and same for caramel. Follow the caramel package instructions for melting caramels.
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Jaime Reinbolt says
This website really has all of the info I needed concerning this subject and didn’t know who to ask.
Tana says
Love this recipe!! Chocolate Caramel Turtles are my favorite candy and with the apple portion I don’t feel so guilty!!
Carol W says
I didn’t see calorie or carb information on these. I am pre diabetic so usually need to have that information. Looks delicious!
JuliaFil says
So easy and yuuuuummmmyyy
Sue says
Yummy yes, easy no. The sticks kept breaking the slices of apple in half. The bowl for the chocolate should have been deeper (note to self). And the caramel stayed “drizzable” for about 5 seconds causing me to have to reheat it several times. Also the caramel did not stick to the chocolate as I expected it to. 🤷♀️ Glad I tried this but won’t do ever again.
Debi says
Thee look great!! Do you need to put the apples in lemon juice to stop them turning brown?
Lise Ode says
It's not necessary for this recipe because they should be eaten within 24 hours for best results.
Raven says
That is exactly what I was thinking and maybe will still try idk.
Kimberly says
What is the best way to remove the apple core so my littles don't eat the seeds?
Kelly says
I was wondering if these could be wrapped up and given as xmas gift tin?
Lise Ode says
Not sure... They taste best the first 24 hours. After that, the moisture from the apple affects the chocolate.
bbquing says
We had so much fun making these and they were delicious! Yours are excellent!
Eden says
These were so fun to make and SO good!! My kiddos enjoyed helping me and they were perfect for our bbq! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Kim Beaulieu says
I'm so happy to see another turtle loving blogger. I'm obsessed with these. So pretty and delicious.
Kim says
Lise, these look so fun! What a lovely take on a traditional turtles recipe. I always enjoy easy desserts like this.