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!
Apple Snicker Nachos
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
Instructions
- 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.
Karen 10.18.2012
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.
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes 10.17.2012
OMG these look soo good! Love all your childhood costumes!
Amanda 10.17.2012
Oh my gosh I want!!! I’ve got to make this. That is just to amazing.
Lauren 10.17.2012
I just ate a snack but now I’m seriously headed down to my kitchen to make these. No joke!
michelle villa 10.17.2012
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.
Iowa Girl Eats 10.18.2012
Thanks so much, Michelle! :)
Lindsey 10.17.2012
Love your costumes! :) And the nachos…
Kristin 10.17.2012
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!
Megan 10.17.2012
Love your creativity of the apple nachos! Your costumes were great, btw. Thanks for sharing!
Abby G 10.17.2012
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!
Iowa Girl Eats 10.18.2012
HAAA! omg I love it. :)
Meghan @ thetastyfork.com 10.17.2012
I can’t decide what I love more — the pictures of you as a kid or the apple nachos! Thank you for sharing! Meghan
Elizabeth 10.17.2012
Love this!!!! Thanks! :)
Marci Johnson 10.17.2012
Oh YUM!!!!!!!!
jennyv 10.17.2012
Fun sized snickers… delish!
Jamie K. 10.17.2012
So wish I had a snickers around the house right now! Will definitely use this idea for after halloween! Thanks
Barb 10.17.2012
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 :)
Colene Trotter-Raitt 10.17.2012
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.
Katie @ Blonde Ambition 10.17.2012
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 :)
the 3volution of j3nn 10.17.2012
If I added anything to a Honeycrisp, it would be THIS!
Kerstin 10.17.2012
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.
Iowa Girl Eats 10.18.2012
I do – that’s too funny! What is he up to these days??
Blog is the New Black 10.17.2012
I LOVE those pics from Halloween, esp. Sister Kristin….
This is so over the top! Love it.