Chocolate Covered Apples Recipe
Description
Chocolate covered apples are a classic favorite for any season. Whether you’re having a picnic or a party, or just want to enjoy a sweet treat, these delicious chocolate covered apples are sure to satisfy. Not only are they a delicious treat for the whole family, but they’re also super easy to make. This chocolate covered apples recipe calls for just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, so you can have your delicious treats in no time at all.
This recipe also offers a bit of customization. Depending on your preferences, you can swap out the traditional milk chocolate for something a bit more unique. Dark chocolate, white chocolate, and a combination of both are all great options. You can also add some fun toppings like sprinkles, crushed nuts, mini chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and more!
Ingredients
For this chocolate covered apples recipe, you will need:
- 4-6 apples of your choice (Granny Smith apples work great)
- 2 cups of semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil or coconut oil
- Optional: Toppings like sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, crushed nuts, coconut flakes, etc.
Instructions
To make these delicious chocolate covered apples, follow these simple steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and dry your apples. Insert a popsicle stick into the top of each apple (if desired).
- Place the chocolate chips in a medium-sized bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir the chocolate chips and then microwave for an additional 30-60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vegetable or coconut oil.
- Dip each apple into the melted chocolate, making sure to cover the apple completely. Place the dipped apples onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Optional: Sprinkle the apples with desired toppings.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
- Enjoy!
Equipment
You will need the following equipment for this chocolate covered apples recipe:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Medium-sized bowl
- Microwave
- Measuring cup
- Spoon or spatula
- Popsicle sticks
Notes
It’s important to use a good quality chocolate for this chocolate covered apples recipe. You can also use a combination of semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips. If you don’t have popsicle sticks, you can skip this step and just dip the apples in the chocolate.
If you’d like, you can also dip the apples in white chocolate or a combination of both white and dark chocolate. If you’re using white chocolate, make sure to use a good quality white chocolate. Any type of topping can be used, but it’s best to use something that won’t melt in the chocolate.
Nutrition
This chocolate covered apples recipe yields 4-6 servings. Each serving contains approximately 200 calories, 12 grams of fat, 20 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of protein.
These apples are a great source of fiber and vitamins, which makes them a healthy and delicious snack option. The added chocolate adds a bit of sweetness, but not so much that it’s unhealthy. They’re a great option for kids, too!
This is a great treat to serve at a picnic or party, or just to enjoy as an after-dinner dessert. Whether you’re looking for a delicious and easy snack or a special treat for a special occasion, these chocolate covered apples are sure to hit the spot!
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