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.
Alisha 10.18.2012
Oh my gosh…this post brought me to tears I was laughing so hard reminiscing about THE PROCESS! You nailed it right on the head….great writing, right there! Seriously I totally forgot about how big of a deal it was to separate the candy when we got home and then trading! hahaha, you are a riot. Thanks for a great laugh and helping me remember the good ol’ days! :)
sharon weaver 10.18.2012
When i left Iowa and moved to San Diego, i gave treats and stood and waited for them to tell a joke. Did i ever feel stupid when i asked what their trick was and they just held there hand out and looked at me like i was crazy..
Marin 10.18.2012
OMG! I was JUST chatting with some folks at work about Beggar’s night! I recently moved to Nebraska, and I mentioned something about Beggar’s Night, and EVERYONE stared at me and asked “What is beggar’s night? What are you talking about??” I was shocked they don’t call it that. Also, no one tells jokes around here either! It’s totally an Iowa thing.
jad18 10.18.2012
Those look amazing! I was a nun one year as well. My favorite costume was one year when I was a harem dancer. My mom made this awesome costume with handmade harem pants and a harem top which gold coin like things sewn to the bottom of it. I think my guy and I are going to try to be Charlie Brown and Lucy this year.
Terri 10.18.2012
Holy Moly! I need these in my life! Yum!
Kelly 10.18.2012
So, as I’ve moved across the country over the years I’ve learned that Iowa (and maybe Nebraska) are the ONLY places that tell jokes!! I remember asking the kids at the door for their joke in Charlotte, NC and they looked at me like I was crazy… as did anybody I asked about it in the city!!
Megan (Braise The Roof) 10.18.2012
That clown costume is phenomenal, haha! I actually am a fan of Whoppers (you can pretty much put chocolate on anything and I’m happy), but it was the Twix and Reese’s that I always fought for. I am making these nachos STAT.
Alysha @Shesontherun 10.18.2012
You in the sock hop costume is too cute! I was a witch for like 10 years. I will never be one again!
Shaunna@mamas13minutemile 10.18.2012
Ha! Love the costumes and love that you did the candy trade too. My brother and I were always so intense when we did it :)
Trisha 10.18.2012
Omg, love the old Halloween photos! I was definitely a “sock hop gal” a couple of years. My mom made my costume each year, which was awesome, but I couldn’t help but be a little jealous of all of the witches & clowns. I never had a “normal” costume. Looking back, that was pretty freakin’ awesome. I need to dig up photos of all of them.
This year I think I’m turning myself into a cupcake. If my friends are lucky I might even make myself a cupcake dispenser! :)
Heather {ModernMealsforTwo} 10.18.2012
Why did you dress up as a nun!? Either way, you get bonus points for such a realistic costume :)
deva by definition 10.18.2012
I think I am going as “your biggest fan” which involves jeans, a white tee shirt that has “#1 fan” on it, a camera, and LOTS of squealing.
those apple nachos look delicious and very very sweet.
Meig 10.18.2012
I always thought it was funny that my grandparents called it ‘beggars’ night’ until I realized that so many more people around here (NE Ohio) call it that too. I’m born, raised, and lived here all my life and still called it trick-or-treat, but have recently changed to beggars’ night because I think it’s cooler. :)
Thanks for always sharing great recipes. I think I make at least one of yours a week. Yum!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe 10.18.2012
Oh. Ma. Gah. Drooling right here.
Lu 10.18.2012
Wow that looks amazing. I could totally scoff the whole lots in one sitting and not share. Next time I have the house to myself, I am making this!! ;p
Rachel Cooks 10.18.2012
What a fun treat!
Bek @ Crave 10.18.2012
You devil woman! I love your halloween costumes hahaha
Culinarystorm 10.18.2012
I love how you put a healthy touch into everything decadent Kristin! It looks yummilicious and I have to try it right now!
Joy 10.18.2012
Awe man now I want a honey crisp at 3 am
Love your costumes
Mine is lame this year – a toga
Jana 10.18.2012
I’m an Iowa girl that now lives in Portland, OR and it bothers me that kids out here aren’t expected to tell jokes when they trick or treat! I had no idea that was just an Iowa thing. Love this post. We totally had that mask with the glasses and crazy hair that your brother is wearing.