Caramel Apple Slice Wreath (Printable)

Crisp apple slices drizzled with caramel and chocolate, garnished with nuts and holiday candies.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large crisp apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
02 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Caramel

03 - 1 cup soft caramel candies, unwrapped
04 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream

→ Chocolate

05 - 1/2 cup dark or milk chocolate chips

→ Toppings

06 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
07 - 1/4 cup red and green candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms)
08 - 2 tablespoons holiday-themed sprinkles
09 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Toss the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning and arrange them in a wreath shape on a large round serving platter, overlapping slightly.
02 - Combine caramel candies and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth and melted.
03 - Evenly drizzle the warm caramel over the arranged apple slices.
04 - Melt the chocolate chips in a separate microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals until smooth.
05 - Drizzle melted chocolate over the caramel apples then immediately sprinkle chopped nuts, candy-coated chocolates, sprinkles, and shredded coconut if using.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 30 minutes before serving for optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crisp apple slices with rich caramel and chocolate flavors
  • Perfect for Christmas gatherings and easy to make
02 -
  • For a nut-free version , omit nuts or replace with toasted seeds
  • Use white chocolate for additional color contrast
03 -
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor balance
  • Warm the caramel gently to avoid burning or graininess
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