Best Chocolate Apples Recipes

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL APPLES

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 20-40 seconds longer or until the caramels are melted; stir until smooth. , Insert wooden sticks into apples; dip apples into the caramel mixture, turning to coat. Coat with nuts; set on waxed paper to cool. , Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over apples. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Place on waxed paper to cool. Cut into wedges to serve.

CARAMEL, CHOCOLATE AND CANDY APPLES

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it with vegetable oil cooking spray. Insert the craft sticks halfway into the stem-ends of the apples.
• In a medium, heavy saucepan, over low heat, combine the caramel candies and orange juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the candies have melted and the mixture is smooth, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool for 2 minutes. Dip the apples in the caramel until coated and put them on the parchment paper until firm, about 2 hours.
• Put the chocolate in a medium bowl and set it over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir until the chocolate is smooth and melted. Using a fork, drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel. Put the apples back on the parchment paper for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with small candies, chopped nuts or sprinkles and allow the chocolate to harden, at room temperature, for about 3 to 4 hours.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED APPLES

Steps:

• Insert wooden craft sticks or lollipop sticks into the cores of the apples at the stem. Place the roasted peanuts and candies on separate plates. Set aside.
• Place the chocolate into a metal or glass bowl and set over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir frequently until melted. Remove from the heat. Dip apples into the melted chocolate, turning to coat completely. Dip or roll in candy or nuts, then place on a sheet of waxed paper. Repeat with remaining apples. Allow apples to set at room temperature until the chocolate is firm, about 20 minutes, before serving.

CARAMEL AND CHOCOLATE APPLES

Steps:

• Insert lollipop sticks into core of apples.
• Heat caramel until it becomes liquid. (Can use stove top or microwave). Roll out caramel in between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to flatten. Cut caramel into long strips, about 4 inches long, to fit around apple. Wrap caramel around apple. Stand upright on waxed paper and let set for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Melt dark, white or milk chocolate. Pour melted chocolate into a metal bowl. Dip apples into chocolate. Sprinkle chocolate covered apple with nuts, M&M's or your favorite topping. You can also add stripes of dark, white or milk chocolate around the apple. Place decorated apples onto wax paper, standing upright. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

CHOCOLATE-DRIZZLED CARAMEL APPLES

Steps:

• Insert skewer in stem end of each apple. Divide nuts into 6 mounds on waxed paper.
• Heat water and caramels over low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted and smooth. Keep caramel over very low heat. Dip each apple into caramel, spooning mixture over apple until completely coated. (If caramel hardens while coating apples, heat over low heat.) Roll side and bottom of each apple in nuts. Let stand on waxed paper.
• Heat chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted. Spoon chocolate over top of each apple, allowing some to drizzle down sides. Let stand until coating is firm. Store loosely covered at room temperature or in refrigerator up to 1 week. Microwave Directions: Prepare apples and nuts as directed. Place water and caramels in 4-cup microwavable measure. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until caramels can be stirred smooth. Continue as directed. (If caramel thickens, microwave about 30 seconds.) Place chocolate chips and shortening in 1-cup microwavable measure. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL APPLES

Steps:

• Insert a 5-inch-long nontoxic twig or wooden dowel into the top of each apple. Prepare an ice-water bath. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Combine sugar and corn syrup in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until dark golden (about 12 minutes after mixture comes to a boil). Slowly pour in heavy cream in a steady stream, stirring vigorously to combine. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate until completely melted.
• Briefly plunge saucepan into the ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Dip one apple at a time into the caramel, and use a spoon to coat the top and sides. Transfer to prepared baking sheet until set.

CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER DIPPED APPLES

Steps:

• Line tray with parchment paper or wax paper.
• Wash apples; dry thoroughly and insert wooden stick into stem end of each apple; place on prepared tray.
• Place chocolate chips, 2/3 cup peanut butter chips and 1/4 cup shortening in medium microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir.
• If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred.
• Dip bottom three-fourths of each apple into mixture. Twirl and gently shake to remove excess; return to prepared tray.
• Place remaining 1 cup peanut butter chips and remaining 2 tablespoons shortening in small microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave at MEDIUM 30 seconds; stir.
• If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred.
• Spoon over top section of each apple, allowing to drip down sides. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED APPLES

Steps:

• Wash apples, then dry completely. (Note: In order for the chocolate to stick to the apples, the apples need to be well chilled before washing, drying and dipping in the melted chocolate.)
• Cover plate with parchment; spray with cooking spray. Insert wooden pop stick into stem end of each apple.
• Melt chocolate in small microwaveable bowl following microwaving directions on package. Stir in oil. Dip bottom half of each apple in chocolate mixture, turning until evenly coated. Sprinkle nuts over chocolate. Place on prepared plate.
• Refrigerate 20 min. or until chocolate is firm. (The dipped apples can be refrigerated up to 2 days before serving.) Cut each apple in half to serve.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CARAMEL APPLES

Steps:

• Spray a baking sheet with vegetable spray. Dry the apples well and insert a lollipop stick into the stem end of each apple.
• Combine the caramels and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the caramel is melted and smooth. Holding them by the lollipop sticks, dip the apples in the caramel and roll them around to coat evenly. Lightly shake off excess caramel and set the apples stick-end up on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until the caramel is set, about 15 minutes.
• Place the white chocolate chips in a metal or glass bowl set over a double boiler and heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Dip each caramel apple in the white chocolate, rolling it around to coat the caramel with the white chocolate. Lightly shake off excess and set the apple stick-end up on the wax paper. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set the white chocolate.
• Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in second bowl set over a double boiler. Spoon the melted chocolate into a piping or plastic bag fitted with a small round tip. Remove the apples from the refrigerator and pipe ghost or skeleton faces onto the apples. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until set. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

DELUXE CHOCOLATE-CINNAMON DIPPED APPLES

Steps:

• Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30 second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Do not overheat or chocolate will scorch. Stir in the cinnamon. Spread the mixture thinly on wax paper into a 9 inch square, then place onto a baking sheet. Freeze until hard, about 5 minutes. Remove from the freezer and crush the white chocolate into small pieces and place into a bowl.
• Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30 second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Do not overheat or chocolate will scorch. Skewer each apple slice with a fork. Dip the apple into the semisweet chocolate, wiping off excess, then dip the apple into the white chocolate pieces. Carefully remove the fork and place the chocolate dipped apple slices onto a plate covered with wax paper. Refrigerate until hard, about 45 minutes.

MINI CHOCOLATE DIPPED CARAMEL APPLES WITH VANILLA SWIRLS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Remove the stem from each apple and press a wooden stick into the top. Put the caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 4 minutes, stirring once. Add more time in 30 second increments, if needed.
• Roll each apple quickly in the caramel sauce until well coated and shake to remove the excess. Arrange on the baking sheet to set. Cool for 30 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate candy melts in a double boiler. Dip the cooled apples into the chocolate and return to the baking sheet. Cool for 30 to 45 minutes.
• Fill a microwavable squeeze bottle halfway with colored vanilla flavored candy melts and microwave it in 30 second increments, squeezing the bottle to distribute the heat. Drizzle on the cooled apples and decorate with a bow when completed.

CARAMEL APPLES WITH COCONUT & CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE

Steps:

• Wash apples, then dry completely. (Note: In order for the caramel sauce to stick to the apples, the apples need to be well chilled before washing, drying and dipping in the caramel sauce.)
• Insert wooden pop stick into stem end of each apple. Microwave caramels and water in large glass microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 to 2-1/2 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended when stirred.
• Cover large plate with parchment; spray with cooking spray. Dip apples, 1 at a time, into caramel sauce, turning to evenly coat each apple. Hold dipped apple over bowl to let excess caramel drip back into bowl. Dip apples in coconut; place on prepared plate. Refrigerate 15 min.
• Microwave chocolate in separate microwaveable bowl 1 to 1 min. 15 sec. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 min.; stir until completely melted. Drizzle chocolate over apples; return to plate.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until chocolate is firm. Remove apples from refrigerator 15 min. before serving. (Note: Caramel apples can be refrigerated up to 2 days before serving.)

CHOCOLATE NUT BUTTER BAKED APPLES (NO ADDED SUGAR)

Steps:

• Turn oven on to 355°F.
• Wash and core apples using either a apple corer or a small pairing knife.
• Stuff a few oats into the cored bottom of the apple, this will block the filling from draining out.
• Stuff some nut butter into each apple; stuff in a few chocolate chips fallowed by some more nut butter and topping off with a few more chips.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, again this will depend on the size and type of apple you are using. They should be tender but still holding there shape.
• Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE CHIP SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375° F. Butter a springform pan and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper. Mix together the walnuts, the cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a bowl and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using hand beaters), beat together the butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light-colored and fluffy. Add the eggs and the vanilla and beat until combined. Sift the dry ingredients together (you will have sifted the flour twice, which keeps the cake light even with the addition of the sour cream). With the mixer running at low speed, alternate adding the dry ingredients and the sour cream to the butter and sugar mixture. You want 3 additions of each, ending with the sour cream. Be sure not to over-mix! Use a wooden spoon or a spatula to fold in the chocolate chips. Pour half of the batter into the prepared springform pan. Starting on the outside edge, place the apple slices in a concentric circle. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar-walnut mixture over the apples, then pour in the rest of the batter. Smooth with a rubber spatula. Top the cake with the remainder of the cinnamon-sugar-walnut mixture, then bake it for 40 minutes, or until it's golden-brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan until the edges start to pull away from the sides.

PEANUT BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, RAISIN STUFFED APPLES !

Steps:

• Mix the peanut butter, chocolate chips, raisins, and flax seed together in a small bowl.
• Fill the cored apples with mixture. You may leave whole, or cut in slices for smaller servings. Enjoy!

CARAMEL, CHOCOLATE AND CANDY APPLES RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it with vegetable oil cooking spray. Insert the craft sticks halfway into the stem-ends of the apples. In a medium, heavy saucepan, over low heat, combine the caramel candies and orange juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the candies have melted and the mixture is smooth, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool for 2 minutes. Dip the apples in the caramel until coated and put them on the parchment paper until firm, about 2 hours. Put the chocolate in a medium bowl and set it over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir until the chocolate is smooth and melted. Using a fork, drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel. Put the apples back on the parchment paper for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with small candies, chopped nuts or sprinkles and allow the chocolate to harden, at room temperature, for about 3 to 4 hours. *Cook's Note: Some apples have a wax coating that will prevent the caramel from sticking. To remove the wax coating, dip the apples for 4 seconds in 6 cups of boiling water mixed with 1/4 teaspoon white vinegar. Dry thoroughly before using.

CHOCOLATE APPLES

Steps:

• Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of just simmering water, being careful that the bowl doesn't touch the water. Stir frequently for 10 mins until completely melted, smooth and shiny. Remove from the heat. Alternatively, heat the chocolate in short bursts in the microwave, stirring between each burst, until melted.
• Put the apples in a heatproof bowl and pour over boiling water from the kettle. Drain carefully, and wash under hot water to remove any residual wax on the skin. This helps the chocolate stick better. Pat dry with kitchen paper, remove the stalks and push a lolly stick or skewer in its place.
• Line a baking tray or large board with baking parchment. Hold the apples by their sticks and dunk into the melted chocolate. Use a spoon to coat the tops of the apples if you like. Once the apples are completely coated, hold over the bowl for a few seconds for excess chocolate to drip back into it, then place, stick pointing up, onto the prepared tray. Leave to set for a minute or two.
• Tip the decorations into separate bowls. When the chocolate on the apples is just starting to set but not fully firm, sprinkle the decorations onto the apples. Hold them on their side and rotate using the stick to completely cover. Place back on the tray and leave until completely set.
• If using the white and dark chocolate to decorate, heat each separately, as you did the milk chocolate in step 1, then leave to cool slightly. Melt the dark chocolate first, then when the chocolate apples are set hard, use a teaspoon to drizzle this over them, again holding the stick so the apple is on its side and rotating the apple. Have a sheet of baking parchment underneath to catch any drips. Place back on the tray and leave to set, then repeat the process using the white chocolate. Will keep in an airtight container in a cool place for two days.

SALTY CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL APPLES

Steps:

• 1. Insert a wooden Popsicle stick or chopstick into stem end of each apple. Cook caramels and chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat, stirring often, until melted, about 20 minutes. Place pretzels in a bowl. Dip bottom halves of apples into caramel mixture; twirl to coat. Roll bottoms in pretzels, place on serving plate lined with wax paper, and refrigerate until caramel coating is firm, about 20 minutes.

MILK CHOCOLATE PALETTE WITH HONEY CRISP APPLES AND CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the Chocolate Sable dough on a small baking sheet for 5 minutes. Let cool completely. Place a Lemon Chocolate Feuilletine layer on top of sable layer. Put in the oven for 15 seconds, just to adhere the crisp layer to the sable layer. Let cool again. Spread the Apple Custard evenly over the crisp layer. Sprinkle the Apple Dice over the custard, gently smoothing it with a spatula so it lays flat in the custard. Freeze. Pour the Apple Mousse over and smooth it out. Refreeze. Cut the frozen palette into the desired shapes. Refreeze. Heat the Chocolate Glaze and pour it over the frozen palette to coat. Top with a quenelle of Chestnut Ice Cream.
• In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest. Add the lemon juice, kosher salt, and sea salt. In a small bowl, sift together the flour and cocoa powder. Add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture in intervals, mixing well; don't overmix or the dough will become dry. Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment until it's 1/8-inch thick.
• Gently melt the chocolates and butter together in a mixing bowl set over a pan of hot water. Stir in the salt, praline paste, and lemon zest. Gently fold in the feuilletine. Roll the mixture between two sheets of parchment paper until it's 1/8-inch thick.
• Heat the cream and apple puree in a small saucepan to just below a boil. In a small saucepan, mix together the yolks and sugar. Stir in the cream mixture very gradually to temper the yolks. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, being careful not to overheat; it should be thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Let cool slightly. Add the bloomed gelatin. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl. Stir in the Apfel Korn and salt. Cool on ice, stirring often, until cold but not set.
• Heat the apple puree in a saucepan. Add the bloomed gelatin and stir until dissolved. Stir in the liqueur and salt. Let cool. In a small saucepan, heat the sugar to 244 degrees F. Meanwhile, beat the egg whites to soft peaks in a bowl. When the sugar syrup reaches temperature, beat the whites to stiff peaks, and then reduce the mixer speed and carefully pour the sugar syrup over the whites. Beat until the meringue is stiff but still slightly warm. Add the meringue to the apple puree and fold in the whipped creme fraiche.
• In a saucepan, heat the honey, wine, water, sugar, and vanilla bean and bring up to a boil. Strain. Let cool until just warm. Add the lemon juice and Apfel Korn to the honey mixture. Preheat the oven to 175 to 200 degrees F. Put the apples and 4 cups of the Apfel Korn-honey syrup in a baking dish and cover. Bake until fully cooked but still firm. Let cool. Cut the apples into small dice.
• Bring the simple syrup, cream, milk, and glucose to a boil in a saucepan. Add the lemon zest, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes. Bring back up to just below a boil, let cool just slightly, and add the bloomed gelatin. Strain. Put the chocolate and pate a glace in a bowl and pour the syrup mixture on top. Buzz with a hand blender. Cool the glaze over a bowl filled with ice.
• In a large saucepan, combine the chestnut puree, milk, cream, 1 1/4 cups of the sugar, trimoline, and stabilizer. Bring to a boil and then strain. In a bowl, mix together the remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar and the yolks. Add the chestnut liquid gradually to the yolk mixture to temper it. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat until it reaches 175 degrees F. Strain again. Put immediately over ice to cool. Add the salt and lemon juice and freeze in an ice cream machine.

BAKED APPLES WITH MEXICAN CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Halve each apple lengthwise. Using a melon baller or grapefruit spoon, scoop out seeds, forming a small crater in center of each half.
• Fill each crater with 1 marshmallow quarter and 1/4 of the chocolate. Cut 2 tablespoons butter into small pieces, and divide among apples, placing over chocolate.
• Place water and remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a baking dish. Place filled apples in dish. Bake until a paring knife inserted into apples meets no resistance, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Set oven to broil. Top each apple half with 2 marshmallow halves. Broil until golden brown. Drizzle with juices.