Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices

 

If you're looking for a sweet way to celebrate the start of fall, you'll want to keep reading. Chocolate turtle apple slices are the perfect tasty snack to get you into the autumn spirit! These delicious treats are thick slices of Fuji apples topped with melted chocolate, a drizzle of caramel, and chopped pecans. Each piece tastes like a mini candied apple!

These apples are a fun twist on caramel apples and the famous candy Turtles, which makes them popular among kids and parents alike. Kids will love the treat and parents can enjoy the healthy alternative to the candy. This 5 ingredient recipe is quick and easy, making it kid-friendly in the kitchen and quick and easy if you're looking to whip up a festive snack for friends, family, or even coworkers. 

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE TURTLE APPLE SLICES

You Will Need:

• 2 large Fuji apples
• 3 1/2 cups semi-sweet  chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 cup melted caramels
• chopped pecans (to taste)
• popsicle sticks

Directions:

1. Slice apples into thick slices. Add popsicle stick to the bottom of the apple slice.
2. Microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals. Stir in between intervals. Continue until chocolate is full melted and has a drizzling consistency.
3. Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
4. Cover apples in melted chocolate and place on sheet.
5. Melt caramels and drizzle on top across chocolate covered apple.
6. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
7. Refrigerate for 2 hours and enjoy!

MY REVIEW

Overall, I thought this recipe was a fun and simple way to dress up a regular apple. I could picture myself making this as a snack for a party in the fall or getting together with my friends to try this recipe out. Personally, I would tweak it just a bit. I excluded the coconut oil, just as a personal preference. I've never been a fan of coconut oil and the drizzling consistency of the chocolate is perfect without it. If you're looking for a way to simplify this recipe even more, I would suggest doing the same. Second, I felt that a Granny Smith apple would have complimented the toppings way better than a Fuji apple. The finishing product was missing the tang that you would expect from a traditional candy apple. Also, if you're expecting the finishing product to be super sweet, you might want to use milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet, as the semi-sweet chips give more of a dark chocolate flavor. In terms of execution, be very careful when inserting the popsicle stick into the apple slice. If it is not thick enough, the slice will crack down the middle. I used a small skewer instead of a popsicle stick and some of the apple slices still cracked. When refrigerating the apples, expect the chocolate to accumulate condensation, almost a sweaty surface from being cold. If you want to avoid that moisture, you can leave the sheet out to dry. I would give this recipe a 5/10. The idea is adorable and would be popular, but I think the actual recipe could be better.

Original recipe: https://www.momlovesbaking.com/chocolate-turtle-apple-slices/