Attention: this will be your favorite way to eat caramel apples this Fall! Caramel apple nachos are easy to eat, customizable and dang good.

Close up of a plate of caramel apple nachos.

Caramel Apple Recipe

I don’t think about caramel apples from December through August. But the second September hits? It’s a constant craving until the end of November. If we’re being honest though, they always seem like so much work so it takes me forever to get around to it. Dipping the apples in caramel, letting it harden ~just enough~ then putting toppings on & praying it doesn’t all slide off and finally wrestling to cut it into slices? It’s a lot.

Enter: caramel apple nachos. The easiest, quickest way to enjoy a caramel apple without all of the hassle. Seriously – once you try it, you’re never going back to the traditional way again. I love creating an apple nacho bar stocked with every caramel apple topping you can imagine! Then you just heat your caramel, slice your apples and let everyone go to town creating their own, custom masterpieces! You & your guests/kids/whoever are going to love it!

A plate of sliced apples ready to become apple nachos.

Ingredients for Caramel Apple Nachos

Apples, cored and sliced – I love using a mixture of Granny Smith and Pink Lady apples.
Caramel dip or sauce – Use your favorite caramel. I like to make my own homemade caramel sauce!
Toffee bits
Mini chocolate chips
Anything else you like on a caramel apple! – Don’t worry, I have more ideas below!

Caramel drizzled over a plate of sliced apples.

How to Make Apple Nachos

Begin by washing, coring, and slicing your apples. You can also peel your apple, if desired.
Next, arrange your apple slices on a large plate.
Drizzle your caramel on top of the apples.
Sprinkle the toppings (toffee bits, mini chocolate chips etc) on top of the caramel drizzled apples.
Enjoy immediately!

Close up of apple slices covered in caramel, mini chocolate chips and toffee bits to make caramel apple nachos.

Caramel Apple Toppings

Mini M&Ms
Heath bits
Chocolate chips
Peanut butter
Coconut
Sprinkles
Chopped nuts
Crushed graham crackers
Crushed pretzels
Melted white or milk chocolate

What is the best way to serve apple nachos?

I recommend making a bar of toppings and serving up individual portions so everyone can make their own caramel apple nachos! This keeps it fun, easy and deliciously customizable!

Aerial view of a plate of caramel apple nachos. Next to the plate are apples sitting on the counter. Across the top it says "caramel apple nachos" in text.

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