Prep the candy, costumes, and pumpkin buckets – Halloween’s a-comin’!
I still remember the giddiness my brothers and I felt every beggar’s night (we actually don’t trick-or-treat on Halloween around here. Right.) I mean, dressing up like little bats, mad scientists, and wrinkly witches? Running around the neighborhood after dark? Limitless candy?
Yes, yes, and heck yes!
This year, plan on “saving” (aka confiscating #noshame) some of your kids’ candy to make these epic Apple Snicker Nachos the day after Halloween – if you can wait that long!
Apple Snicker Nachos are fresh apple slices topped with gooey melted caramel, a silky milk chocolate drizzle, crunchy peanuts, and chopped Snickers bars. Think deconstructed, over-the-top caramel apple that’s indulgent yet fresh, and the perfect combo of chewy, creamy and crunchy.
SO GOOD.
The best part is that Apple Snicker Nachos are made with common Halloween treats that I guarantee will be brought home, plus they’re ready in just 5 minutes. Seriously couldn’t be simpler!
Ingredients Needed
- Room temperature apple. It’s important that the apple is room temperature vs refrigerated because if the slices are cold then the warm chocolate and caramel drizzles will harden almost immediately. Use any apple you like, though I prefer a more tart variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to cut through the sweetness.
- Caramel squares
- Milk
- Fun size Hershey Chocolate Bars
- Fun Size Snickers
- Chopped peanuts
How to Make This Recipe
Start by slicing the apple and arranging it on a plate. Use whatever type you have on hand but again, a crisp and tart apple like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp tastes great under the super-sweet toppings.
Next, unwrap the caramel squares and place them in a small bowl with 1/4 teaspoon milk. Microwave 45 seconds to a minute, stirring every 15 seconds, then drizzle over the apple slices.
Repeat the melting, stirring, and drizzling part with the chocolate bars.
Finally, sprinkle with chopped Snickers and peanuts.
I can’t tell you how happy this picture makes my inner 10 year old me. All. The. Things! Share this pinwheel of pleasure with a friend (or 2) for a sweet and decadent treat. It will knock your socks off!
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Apple Snicker Nachos
Description
Apple Snicker Nachos are layers of fresh apple slices, gooey caramel, chopped Snickers, and crushed peanuts. A delicious and indulgent treat!
Ingredients
- 1 large apple (I like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), at room temperature
- 6 caramel squares, unwrapped
- 1/4 teaspoon milk
- 3 snack-size Hershey's chocolate bars
- 2 fun-size Snickers bars, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon peanuts, chopped
Directions
- Slice apple then arrange on a large plate. Unwrap chocolate bars, break in half, then place in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 45 seconds, or until melted, stirring every 15 seconds. Drizzle over apple slices. Unwrap caramels, place in a microwave-safe bowl with milk and microwave for 45 seconds - 1 minute, or until melted, stirring every 15 seconds. Drizzle over apple slices. Sprinkle apples which chopped Snickers and peanuts then serve immediately.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
These look DELICIOUS. And since it’s fruit it’s healthy and an acceptable dish for dinner, right? I bet a warm peanut butter sauce on top would also be great.
OMG these look soo good! Love all your childhood costumes!
Oh my gosh I want!!! I’ve got to make this. That is just to amazing.
I just ate a snack but now I’m seriously headed down to my kitchen to make these. No joke!
just wanted you to know that i look forward to your blog each and everyday even though i don’t comment. you and your family are priceless! makes my day! thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much, Michelle! :)
Love your costumes! :) And the nachos…
We’ve made these for years at our house….so good! It’s also very yummy with some melted peanut butter drizzled with the chocolate!
Love your creativity of the apple nachos! Your costumes were great, btw. Thanks for sharing!
I am going to be a Crazy Cat Lady! http://pinterest.com/pin/226446687484668457/ I work at an elementary school and can’t wait to see all the costumes my kiddos wear!
HAAA! omg I love it. :)
I can’t decide what I love more — the pictures of you as a kid or the apple nachos! Thank you for sharing! Meghan
Love this!!!! Thanks! :)
Oh YUM!!!!!!!!
Fun sized snickers… delish!
So wish I had a snickers around the house right now! Will definitely use this idea for after halloween! Thanks
HAHAHA…I totally had to wear that mask that your brother has on…the one with the crazy hair. I don’t really remember what the overall costume was, all I remember was that I HATED it. Ahh, memories :)
My husband and I are doing a couples themed costume. He will be a pimp Darth Vader and I as a Stormtrooper-ette. I can’t wait since Halloween is very special to us. We met at a Halloween party 5 years ago and will be celebrating our 2 year wedding anniversary on the same day.
What an awesome idea!!! And I had no idea the entire country didn’t call it Trick-or-Treating! All the same, you and your brothers’ routine sounds JUST like me and my brothers’. I love that your costumes were mostly super cute and girly….EXCEPT the nun! lol!
I am going to be Alice in Wonderland, and my boyfriend will be finally utilizing the bright purple thrift store suit jacket he swore he ~totally needed~ but hasn’t worn once (2 years ago) in his rendition of the Mad Hatter :)
If I added anything to a Honeycrisp, it would be THIS!
What a genius idea – I love it! :)
Oh, and I noticed your Valley sweatshirt – my brother went there too and graduated in 2001. Did you know Richard Wolf? He was a swimmer.
I do – that’s too funny! What is he up to these days??
I LOVE those pics from Halloween, esp. Sister Kristin….
This is so over the top! Love it.