Chocolate Turtle Caramel Apple Pops
Description
Crisp Granny Smith apple rounds dipped in chocolate, loaded with pecans, and drizzled with caramel. These no-bake turtle caramel apple pops take just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 Granny Smith apples
- 10 oz milk chocolate, or dark melting chocolate
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp milk
- 5 oz caramel squares, about half a 10 oz bag
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the apples horizontally into ¼–½ inch thick rounds (about 10 slices total). Remove any seeds from the centers. Cut a small slit in the bottom of each slice and insert a popsicle stick.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Dip each apple slice into the chocolate, coating both sides. Shake off the excess and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Working quickly before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle with the chopped pecans. Let sit at room temperature until the chocolate fully sets.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramel squares and milk. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth and melted.
- Drizzle the caramel over the chocolate-dipped apples. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Let cool until set. Enjoy!
Equipment
- 8–10 popsicle sticks
Notes
- Pat the apple slices completely dry before dipping — moisture is the number one reason chocolate won't stick.
- Best enjoyed the same day for the crunchiest apples.
- Swap the pecans for walnuts or almonds.
- Use melting chocolate rather than chocolate chips for a coating that sets with a clean snap.
- Store leftovers in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg