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Caramel Apple Slice Board

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Makes 16 to 20 as a grazing board servings

Ingredients

  • 8 large apples a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, cored and cut into 1 cm (0.5 in) slices
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice mixed with 480 ml 2 cups cold water (for soaking)
  • 480 ml 2 cups thick caramel sauce (store-bought)
  • 170 g 6 oz dark or milk chocolate chips, melted
  • 100 g 3.5 oz pretzels, crushed
  • 4 tbsp mini chocolate chips
  • 4 tbsp Halloween sprinkles
  • 4 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts or pecans optional
  • Large wooden board or slate board
  • 4 to 6 small dipping bowls

Instructions

  • Soak the apple slices in the lemon juice and water mixture for 5 minutes to prevent browning. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Pour the caramel sauce into two small bowls. Pour the melted chocolate into another bowl.
  • Fill the remaining small bowls with crushed pretzels, mini chocolate chips, Halloween sprinkles and chopped nuts if using.
  • Arrange the bowls at intervals across the board, leaving space between them.
  • Fan the apple slices in neat overlapping rows around and between the bowls, filling the board generously.
  • Place small spoons or toothpicks beside each dipping bowl so guests can drizzle toppings over their slices.
  • Cover loosely with cling film until guests arrive, then remove the film and serve.