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Apple Nachos

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To wrap up AppleWeek 2018, I'm revisiting a family favorite, Apple Nachos from Taste of Home.  I've made these dozens of times with so many variations.  Sometimes I do it all from scratch, sometimes I cheat and use jarred caramel ice cream topping and warmed up marshmallow creme.  Sometimes I use roasted salted pepitas or sunflower seeds. Mini cinnamon chips are great in place of the chocolate chips.

Just a little tip: if the variety of apple you are using is prone to browning with air exposure, give them a quick soak in lemon lime soda before assembling the platter.  I give them a quick pat down with a paper towel after I pull them out of the soda.  You can also use lemon juice, but my family wasn't crazy about the taste.  Or you can just eat them real fast :)

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Apple Nachos

Apple Nachos

ingredients:

  • 36 caramels
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 30 large marshmallows
  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 4 medium tart apples, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/3 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
  • 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons Halloween sprinkles (omitted)

instructions:

In a microwave, melt caramels with water; stir until smooth. 
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt marshmallows and butter. 
Arrange apple slices on a large platter. 
Drizzle with caramel; top with marshmallow mixture. 
Sprinkle with peanuts, chocolate chips and sprinkles. 
Serve immediately.
apples, caramel,
Dessert, Halloween, snacks
American
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    Comments

    1. These look delicious! I love the marshmallow ideal!

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    2. Love these for an easy, fun snack!

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    3. I will be trying this!! Thank you for sharing at our apple celebration of Celebrate 365 Blog Party!

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    4. Great healthy yet indulgent snack! I'll be making this recipe for my kids.

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