Create a fun and interactive caramel apple dessert bar for your next party. This guide provides ideas for setup, toppings, and allergen-friendly options.
Author:purejoyalex
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Assembly
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound caramel, melted
12 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala)
Assorted toppings: chopped nuts, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies, shredded coconut, dried fruit
Skewers or popsicle sticks
Bowls for toppings
Serving platters
Instructions
Wash and dry apples thoroughly. Insert skewers or popsicle sticks into the stem end of each apple.
Melt caramel according to package directions. Pour into a shallow bowl.
Arrange apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Set up your topping station with bowls filled with your chosen toppings.
Place the bowl of melted caramel next to the apples.
Let guests dip apples into caramel, then roll in their favorite toppings.
Notes
For a warmer caramel, keep it in a slow cooker on the “warm” setting.
Offer gluten-free and nut-free topping options to accommodate allergies.
Consider adding a chocolate drizzle for extra flavor.
Prepare toppings in advance to make setup quicker.