Apple Nachos
Make easy apple nachos in just 15 minutes! Crisp apple slices topped with homemade caramel, crunchy pretzels, pecans, and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 50 g butter
- ½ cup pecans roughly chopped
- 1 cup pretzels roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 apples
- ½ lemon juiced
Instructions
- Add 1 cup of brown sugar to a saucepan over medium heat and add butter to it once it starts to melt.
- Stir gently, and add the heavy cream and vanilla.
- Take the pan off heat once the mixture is slightly dark brown.
- Slice the apples and place them in a bowl. Squeeze lemon juice to make sure they don't brown.
- Arrange the sliced apples in a plate, drizzle the sauce over them and top with chopped pecans, pretzels and mini chocolate chips.
Notes
- Use crisp, firm apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith for the best texture. A combination of sweet and tart apples works especially well with the caramel.
- Slice the apples evenly and keep them slightly thick so they can hold the toppings without breaking.
- Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice to slow browning, and drain any excess liquid before arranging them on the platter.
- Keep the heat moderate while making the caramel sauce and stir gently to prevent the sugar from scorching.
- Let the caramel cool slightly before drizzling it over the apples to prevent them from softening or the chocolate chips from melting.
- Add the crushed pretzels just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Swap the pecans for walnuts or almonds, or add shredded coconut, dried cranberries, or melted chocolate for extra flavor.
- Prepare the caramel sauce and toppings ahead of time, but slice and assemble the apples just before serving for the best texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and enjoy them as soon as possible, as the apples can release moisture and the toppings may become soggy.