Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fresh Fruit
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Granny Smith apples, 3 medium
→ Chocolate and Caramel
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Semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2½ cups
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Caramel bits, 11 oz (about 2 cups)
→ Other Ingredients
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Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons
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Heavy whipping cream, ¼ cup
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Pecans, chopped, ½ cup
# Instructions:
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.
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Cut the apples into ½-inch thick wedges. Insert popsicle sticks firmly into one end of each slice.
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Mix chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
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Hold each apple slice by its stick and dip into the melted chocolate, ensuring even coverage. Let excess drip off before placing on the prepared sheet.
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Place the chocolate-covered slices in the refrigerator or freezer for about 15 minutes until set.
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Combine caramel bits and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Drizzle the warm caramel over each chocolate-covered apple slice, then quickly sprinkle with chopped pecans.
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Return to the refrigerator or freezer for 10 minutes to set the caramel before serving.
# Notes:
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Best enjoyed within 24 hours of making
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Store in the refrigerator if not serving immediately