Caramel Apple Dessert Cups (Print Version)
Apple slices topped with caramel chocolate sauces, coconut crunch, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
# Ingredients:
→ Fresh Fruit
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4 Gala apples, cored and thinly sliced
→ Golden Spice Chocolate Sauce
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1/2 cup white chocolate chips
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6 soft caramels
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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Pinch of salt
→ Chocolate Duo Sauce
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1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
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10 soft caramels
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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Pinch of salt
→ Coconut Crunch
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1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
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1 teaspoon light brown sugar
→ Toppings
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Coconut crunch
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Ground cinnamon
# Steps:
01 -
Stir 1 1/2 teaspoons salt into 3 cups room-temperature water. Submerge sliced apples for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain, rinse, and pat the slices completely dry before using.
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet, toss evenly with light brown sugar, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool completely.
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Combine white chocolate chips, 6 soft caramels, and a pinch of salt in a heatproof bowl. Heat 1/4 cup heavy cream until steaming, then pour over the mixture. Cover for 5 minutes, then stir gently until fully melted and smooth. Microwave briefly if needed to finish melting.
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Divide dried apple slices evenly between serving cups. Drizzle each with golden spice chocolate sauce. Sprinkle coconut crunch and dust with ground cinnamon to finish.
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Repeat the sauce-making process: Combine milk chocolate chips, 10 soft caramels, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Heat cream, pour over ingredients, let sit, then stir until smooth and glossy.
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Distribute apple slices into additional serving cups. Generously drizzle chocolate duo sauce over apples and top with coconut crunch.
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To serve sauces warm for events, keep them in glass jars placed inside a Crock-Pot water bath set to low. Ensure water does not get into the jars. Arrange apple slices with toppings alongside for guests to assemble.
# Notes:
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Using room temperature water with salt helps preserve apple color while prepping in advance. Thoroughly drying the apples prevents sauces from running.