These Dark Chocolate Covered Apple Slices are such a fun, easy snack or light dessert! SO much easier to make (and eat) than caramel apples, and you can customize with your favorite toppings. Perfect as an afternoon or after-school fall treat for adults or kids!
Easy Chocolate Covered Apple Slices
If you’re looking for a fun fall snack, look no further than these chocolate covered apple slices. With slices of apples dipped into dark chocolate and then topped with peanut butter and peanuts, they’re a quick, easy, and tasty fall treat.
They’re great for kids after school and a light dessert for adults, with just the right amount of sweetness but are relatively healthy, thanks to the dark chocolate and apples.
These chocolate apple slices are a great alternative to caramel apples because they’re much easier to prepare and way less messy to eat! And bonus, it takes just a few minutes to whip these up, so you can have them anytime.
Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Dipped Apple Slices
Here are a few reasons we love this fall treat.
- Only 6 ingredients. All you’ll need is 6 simple ingredients to make these chocolate dipped apple slices, most of which you probably already have on hand.
- Quick and easy. It takes less than 30 minutes to whip up a batch of these, including 15 minutes of chill time.
- Easy to customize. Feel free to customize these chocolate covered apple slices with your preferred type of chocolate and toppings.
Ingredients Needed
You’ll need just 6 ingredients for these chocolate covered apple slices.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Apples – Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, and Fuji all work well.
- Dark chocolate chips – Use a quality brand for the best flavor.
- Coconut oil – Makes the chocolate chips melt easier with a smooth texture and dry faster.
- Peanut butter – Creamy peanut butter works best. Warm slightly so it’s easy to drizzle.
- Peanuts – Finely chopped peanuts are drizzled over the top.
- Sea salt – Chocolate and salt love one another. The salt really elevates the chocolate flavor.
Easy Variations
Here are a few easy ways to customize your chocolate dipped apple slices.
- Use semi-sweet chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate chips
- Drizzle some caramel sauce over the top
- Drizzle some chocolate sauce over the top
- Swap the peanuts for another nut of your choice
- Add crushed M&Ms, graham crackers, or sprinkles instead of peanuts
How To Make Chocolate Covered Apple Slices
Here’s how to make this simple fall treat in just a few easy steps.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Prepare the apples. Wash and dry the apples, then cut them into 1/2″ slices. Remove any seeds/stem. Pat the slices dry.
- Melt the chocolate. Melt the chocolate in 30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring in between. Once completely melted, stir in the coconut oil.
- Dip the chocolate. Dip each apple slice into the chocolate, using a spoon to coat the entire slice. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add the toppings. Quickly drizzle with peanut butter, crushed peanuts, and sea salt.
- Chill. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes, until the chocolate is solid.
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making these chocolate dipped apple slices.
- Dry the apple slices. It’s important to pat the apple slices dry with a paper towel so that the chocolate sticks to the apple.
- Don’t skip the coconut oil. It helps thin the chocolate and also helps it harden quickly. The only exception is if you use candy melts or almond bark melting chocolate.
- Add the toppings quickly. Whether you’re using the suggested toppings or your own favorites, be sure to add them quickly so that they stick to the chocolate before it dries.
Serving Suggestions
Chocolate covered apple slices make a wonderful fall treat, perfect as an afternoon snack with just the right balance of sweet and healthy. They can also be served as a dessert at a Halloween party, alongside other snacks like mummy hot dogs or witch hat cookies.
Proper Storage
Chocolate dipped apple slices are best enjoyed immediately. However, you can store them in the fridge for up to a day. Any longer than that and the apples will release moisture which softens the chocolate and begin to brown.
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Chocolate Covered Apple Slices
Ingredients
- 2 large apples , sliced about 1/2" thick
- 12 ounce bag dark chocolate chips , melted
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter , slightly warmed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts
- sea salt
Instructions
- Wash apples and dry thoroughly. Slice into thin-ish (1/2") slices and remove any seeds/stem.
- Add chocolate chips to a deep heat-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well in-between, until completely melted. Stir in the coconut oil until smooth (this helps thin out the chocolate for easier dipping and also allows the chocolate to harden faster once finished.)
- Pat each apple slice dry with a paper towel, then dip each one in the chocolate, using a spoon to coat the entire slice. Let excess chocolate drip off, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Quickly before the chocolate hardens, drizzle with peanut butter, then top with crushed peanuts and a bit of flakey sea salt.
- Refrigerate just until solid, about 15 minutes. Enjoy!
