Easy Caramel Apple Nachos (With Homemade Date Caramel)
Caramel Apple Nachos are a fun, sharable twist on traditional caramel apples — no sticks required! Crisp sliced apples are drizzled with warm caramel and chocolate, then topped with your favorite crunchy or sweet toppings. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a delicious fall dessert without the extra mess or effort.
Servings: 8
Calories: 248kcal
Ingredients
For the date caramel (or use your favorite store bought or homemade caramel sauce)
- 12 large Medjool dates, pitted
- ¾ cup coconut milk (light or full-fat)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the apple nachos
- 4 medium apples, thinly sliced
- Toppings of choice: melted chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips,crushed peanuts, coconut, toffee bits (or crushed Heath bars), mini M&M, chopped pieces of candy bars, cinnamon sugar, or crushed pretzels
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make the date caramel (skip this step if using store-bought caramel). If your dates are not already soft or at room temperature, place them in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 15 minutes to soften, then carefully drain.
- While the dates are softening (or after making the caramel sauce if you don't need to soak the dates) thinly slice your clean apples. Arrange the apple slices in a single layer on your prepared sheet pan.
- Add the softened dates, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend for 30–40 seconds, or until completely smooth. Add a little extra coconut milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Arrange the apple slices in a single layer on your prepared sheet pan. Drizzle evenly with caramel.
- Sprinkle your choice of toppings over the top of the apples and serve immediately. See ingredients section for topping ideas.
Notes
- Save time/prep ahead:
- Make the date caramel ahead of time — it keeps well for up to 1 week in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight or at room temperature, then stir until smooth before drizzling over your apples.
- You can slice the apples a few hours in advance; just store them in cold water with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- For gatherings, pre-slice apples and set up a caramel apple nacho bar with all the choice of toppings for guests to build their own.
- This caramel apple nacho recipe is gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and vegan depending on the toppings you choose. The date caramel is dairy free.
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Caramel Apple Nachos." The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 51.5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5.8g | Saturated Fat: 3.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 5.8g | Sugar: 42.9g
