Caramel Apple Bar
A DIY caramel apple bar is the perfect dessert for a fall party!! Serve sliced apples, with dips and toppings so everyone can customize their own own caramel apple.
Equipment
- Wide mouth jars
- Muffin tin, with cupcake liners
Ingredients
Apples
- 6 apples
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups cold water
Caramel Sauce
- 10.8 ounces Werthers Soft Caramels , unwrapped (1 bag)
- 2 Tablespoons water
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Other Sauces for Dipping
- 1 cup chocolate chips , see notes
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil , for each one cup of chocolate chips
Desired Toppings: toffee bits, miniature chocolate chips, sprinkles, crushed graham crackers, crushed pretzels, chopped nuts, sweetened coconut, etc.
Instructions
Apples
- Combine 1 cup room-temperature water with 1/2 teaspoon salt and let salt dissolve. Slice the apples into wedges and cover them with the salt water for 5 minutes. Drain the apples place in an airtight container (lined with a paper towel) until ready to serve. Pat dry before serving so the sauces and toppings will stick better.
Caramel
- Place unwrapped caramels, with a Tablespoon of water and 1/4 cup cream in a medium sized saucepan. Heat on medium-low until caramels melt, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and add a pinch of salt if desired. Transfer to a mason jar and keep in a slow cooker on low.
Sauces for Dipping
- Add 6 cups of water to a slow cooker on high and place mason jars in the slow cooker.
- Put one cup of each type of chocolate chip and 1 teaspoon coconut oil into wide mouth mason jars. Make sure no water gets in the jars. Stir occasionally until smooth. Once melted, turn down the heat to the warm setting.
Toppings
- Place the cupcake liners in the muffin tins, and add a different topping to each liner. Then place apples and skewers on a plate. Dip apples in your favorite toppings!
Notes
Apples: We like to use honey crisp and granny smith, however use your favorite. A mixture of red and green apples is best.
Chocolate chips: You can use milk chocolate, white chocolate, semi-sweet, butterscotch and/or peanut butter chips.
Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat sauces in the slow cooker or microwave until melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 84mg, Potassium: 78mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 135IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
