Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices are thick slices of Fuji apples covered in melted chocolate, drizzled with caramel and topped with nuts.
Happy Fall y’all! I can’t believe it’s already here. I’m so excited for cooler weather and all the delicious Fall flavors!
That brings me to today’s recipe which is made with one of the best fruits of Fall – APPLES! And what’s better than a candied apple!
Have you ever had a candy apple but wished there was a little more “candy” in each bite? Problem solved! These candy apples are covered with all of the ingredients in my favorite candy – chocolate turtles.
Click here to watch the video tutorial – How to Make Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices.
And I love that there are just 5 ingredients in this recipe. Keeping it simple is always the best way to go when possible!
All you will need to make these Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices is 2 large apples, 3 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 cup melted caramels and chopped pecans.
How to Make Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices
- Slice apples and add popsicle stick
- Dip apple slices in melted chocolate mixture
- Drizzle with melted caramels
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans
I chose Fuji apples because they are extra fat and very large. Slice apple into 1/2″ pieces. Microwave chips in a microwave safe bowl for about 2 minutes. Stir in coconut oil and keep stirring until smooth. Cut a little slit in the bottom of each piece of apple and insert a wooden popsicle stick.
Dip apple slices into chocolate and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet with raised edges (also called a half-sheet pan).
Drizzle with melted caramel.
Sprinkle with chopped nuts, then refrigerate for about 1 hour.
They are ready to enjoy! Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices are so delicious and a perfect treat to kick off this Fall season!
Tools for success
Wusthof Chef’s Knife – I LOVE this knife!
Nestle Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels – 72 oz bag
Coconut Oil – refined (doesn’t taste like coconut)
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Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices
Ingredients
- 2 very large Fuji apples
- 3 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used Nestle)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (I used refined coconut oil so it doesn't taste like coconut.)
- 1 cup caramels, melted (I used Kraft caramels)
- Chopped pecans
Instructions
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Slice apples into 1/2" pieces. (It's really important to have a good quality chef's knife. I love Wusthof.) With a knife make a little slit in the bottom of each apple slice to make it easier to insert a popsicle stick. Insert a popsicle stick into each piece of apple. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, melt chocolate chips in the microwave on high for about 2 minutes (in 30 second intervals, don't overheat because the chocolate will burn).* Stir in coconut oil until smooth. Dip apple slices in chocolate and place on parchment lined cookie sheet. (I used a 13"x18" half sheet pan.)
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Place caramels in microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 45-60 seconds.* Do NOT overheat. Stir until smooth. Drizzle melted caramel over chocolate and sprinkle with nuts.
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Refrigerate for about 1 hour. Serve and enjoy immediately. Apples are best the first day. Store in refrigerator.
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*For best results, follow the chocolate chip package instructions for melting chocolate and same for caramel. Follow the caramel package instructions for melting caramels.
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Note: If you're concerned about biting into an apple seed, just remove them before dipping the apple slice in chocolate.
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A Mind “Full” Mom: Salted Caramel Apple Butter
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Also try this impressive yet Easy Turtle Pie Icebox Cake for your next shindig!
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Kristen Chidsey
I love how you sliced the apples before covering in chocolate so much more to enjoy 🙂
CC
Does the chocolate have to harden first before you drizzle with caramel?
Mom Loves Baking
No, it’s actually better if it’s not hard, so the nuts will stick.
Christi Johnstone
I adore these!!!
Mom Loves Baking
Thanks, Christi!
Lori
How do you get the chocolate to stick? Mine doesn’t and the apple weeps!
Bev
I love this idea and can’t wait to make them for my Bible Study group.
jess
This is such a creative idea!! great use of apple after all the fall apple picking!
krysten bercaw
So quick question does the semi sweet chocolate work better than milk chocolate??
Mom Loves Baking
I think milk chocolate chips would work too. Just make sure to follow the package instructions for how to melt the chips.
Susan
Is it necessary to add the coconut oil to the chocolate or can I omit it?
Mom Loves Baking
Yes! Adding the coconut oil makes the melted chocolate much smoother and easier to dip the apples in.
Sonia
I can’t wait to try these. How long do u think they will last before apple turns brown? I’m wanting to make them and then mail them to a friend.
wendy
I was wondering the same thing I wanted to make them for our bake sale. But I am not sure I could do it that morning.
Therese
Can you make ahead and freeze?
Camille
Apples don’t freeze well, but since they are covered in chocolate, they will last for a while in the fridge. At least 3-4 days.
Erin Thompson
That is what I was wondering too, if I made them today would they last until Saturday when I need them.
Lise Ode
They are best the first day.
Rose
Can I use shortening instead of coconut oil and how much
Julia's Simply Southern
These look AMAZING! Thanks for sharing at Meal Plan Monday.
Sandy
You can use butter instead of coconut oil.
Lea
I’ve read horror stories about apple pops (using a melon baller to make balls then put them on a stick and dip in chocolate), the chocolate won’t stay put because the apple is wet, since there is no peel. Does this happen with these?
Mom Loves Baking
I didn’t have this problem when I made them but they are best if eaten within 24 hours of making them. After that, the moisture from the apples will affect the chocolate consistency.
Carolyn M.
This would be awesome for a classroom party as a home room mom!
Betsy
That’s what happened to me when I tried to make these. 🙁 it turned into a slippery chocolate caramel mess. Still tasted good, though.
Nora Ramos
Does chocolate n caramel harden to put in wrapping cello bags?
Mom Loves Baking
You could store them in plastic bags, but they need to stay refrigerated and they are best if eaten within 24 hours.
Norma
Does the chocolate crackle when you bite into it? Or does it stay in place
Mary Helen
This did not turn out well for us. The caramel got so hard we were afraid we would break a tooth or pull out a filling. It didn’t take long before the juice from the apples made the whole thing a sticky mess.
The chocolate on the bottoms stuck to the wax paper. I will not do this again.
Mom Loves Baking
I’m sorry it didn’t work for you. Some suggestions: use parchment paper instead of wax paper. Also, I used Nestle Tollhouse chocolate chips, then melted them. You have to be careful when putting chocolate in the microwave. If it overheats, it will get weird. Same for caramel. You can’t heat it for too long or it will get too hard.
pamela mader
Can I use butter, margarine or even corn oil instead of the coconut oil?
Josie
What a great idea for my Youth group…
Thanks!
Vickey
Could you cut out the core and fill with Carmel before dipping in chocolate?
Mom Loves Baking
Good question, Vickey. I think you can just eat around the core. Sort of like eating a whole candy apple or eating any apple.
Toni
These look awesome! I can’t wait to try them. All are good comments about the moisture of the apple as with any fruit. I would try to Pat with paper towel till I get the chocolate on. Wish we knew secret to the company of Edible fruit baskets. Anyway my concern was choking on the core in the middle can that somehow be cut away and still maintain stability? You have a fantastic site thank you for your hard work!!
Mom Loves Baking
As for the core, I think you can eat around it. Sort of the same way you eat around it on a whole candy apple.
Cyndi Patterson
These look amazing. Do save time, do you think you could use premade caramel sauce? I just don’t know if it would harden. Thank you!
Mom Loves Baking
I don’t think that would work, Cyndi, but you could try it.
marie sheldon
Chocolate almond bark would be perfect for this,hardens without refrigeration
Kate
We made your recipe over weekend and it was a huge hit! I featured your recipe in my latest blog post at http://www.adventuresofkate.com 🙂 Thanks! -Kate
Mom Loves Baking
That’s super, Kate! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Lynda
I made this but used an apple corer and treated the wedges the same way. I omitted the popsicle stick and It made smaller servings but still worked very well.
Lisa
Loved these, was a hit with the grandkids! Used sprinkles instead of nuts, turned out great!
Mom Loves Baking
Yay! That’s terrific! Thanks for letting me know, Lisa. 🙂
Laurie Siegmund
These were a no go for me. First off…I made a bunch of them and didn’t think about the refrigeration part. I was skeptical about putting chocolate covered fruit in the refrigerator as you can’t do this with Strawberries. Anyway, I did put the apples after dipped on parchment paper but I had to move them to a cookie sheet to refrigerate. Probably the main reason they failed. They was super cute but a sloppy mess on the underside. They were tasty but I couldn’t get beyond the runny apple and I would never serve them. I will take a few to our office but the rest went in the trash.
Another note, I probably would have used Granny Smith apples. I only got about 5-6 slices from one Fuji apple so the 10-12 slices at 1/2 ” was not accurate for my apples.
Mom Loves Baking
Hi Laurie, I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you. It’s best not to move the chocolate dipped apples until after the chocolate has hardened. Also, I used very large Fuji apples.
Malinda
I’m definitely going to try this, but I’m allergic to coconut. What other oil could I use that would work well?
Mom Loves Baking
You can use vegetable oil instead of coconut oil. That would work just as well. I added the oil to make the consistency of the chocolate more smooth and easier to dip the apples in.
Tracey
I found this recipe on pinterest, and I think it is a fantastic idea.
I wanted to make a treat for my co-workers
This recipe is perfect for 50 or so people
Without trying to actually make and carry so many apples
Thankyou. I will let you know hiw they turned out.
Mom Loves Baking
Hi Tracey, Keep in mind that one recipe makes 10-12 apple slices. Enjoy!
Eden Passante
This is kind of like a reverse caramel apple! The more chocolate the better, I love this idea!
Heather @ Country Life, City Wife
Oh you had me at Fuji apples – those are my favorite! These look wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing in the Sips and Sweets Linkup. Hope to see you at the Twitter Party!
Cheryl King
Do you think a very small amount of corn starch sprinkled on apples would help with wetness Issue?
Mom Loves Baking
Maybe but it might stick to the chocolate and not look so pretty.
K
These did not work for me – big mess. The chocolate did not harden on the bottom even though I used parchment paper. The caramel was too hard.
Mom Loves Baking
I’m sorry. 🙁
Mom Loves Baking
p.s. Did you try refrigerating the apples to get the chocolate to harden? Also, the caramel will get too hard if it’s overheated.
Frances
I would like to use this recipe to make turtles do you think it would work? Pecans then caramel and then the chocolate.
Mom Loves Baking
I’m not sure if it would work, but you could try this recipe: https://www.momlovesbaking.com/snappy-turtle-cookies/
Kelly
I’m loving these apple slices! Such a fun way to eat a caramel apple! Can’t wait to try them!
Rebecca
I was wondering if I can leave them in the refrigerator over night?
Mom Loves Baking
Yes, that would be fine. They are best in the first 24 hours.
Robin hickeyf
How far in advance can theses be made and still hold up
Lise Ode
These are best eaten the first day they are made.
Mckenzie1988
Muszę sie wam pochwalic w koncu zrzucilam – 6 kilogramów.
Przewaliłam chyba cały polski internet zeby znalezc cos
na odchudzanie i znalazłam. Wygoglujcie sobie: xxally radzi jak szybko schudnać
Suby Nishal
Me and my daughter tried ur recipes for a bake sale….It was a great success ……. Thank you for the recipe……http://subyskitchen.com/kids-bake-sale-ideas/
Mom Loves Baking
Thank you, Suby! I’m so happy to hear that your bake sale was a success! 🙂
Tammy
How would you suggest storing them for a vendor booth at a festival? Would you refrigerate them and store in individual bags? Also how long of a life span do you think they will have if made earlier? Thank you
Mom Loves Baking
They would be best in individual plastic bags and stored in the fridge. But honestly, they are best the first day (as stated in recipe). You can still eat them after a few days, store in the refrigerator but the chocolate starts to come off from the moisture of the apples. Good luck!
Sherry McCullough
I had trouble getting the chocolate to stick to the apples. I used chocolate chips and almond bark. Does the coconut oil help with that?
Nancy Fritzler
under nutrition it doesn’t say anything about carbs. Are there any???
Angie
Do you not take out the apple seeds or core? Do you just eat around them or eat the whole thing?
Lise Ode
Eat around the core, like you’re eating a regular apple.
Carol
I just tried this and I made a beautiful mess. Oh well we wil still eat them.
Jan Daily
Sicily as it may seem, I have a question….do you use a cup of whole cramels, then mel T them….or a cup of melted caramels….want to try these tomorrow for my grands !
Thanks