Samoa Apple Slices (Printable Version)

Apple rounds topped with caramel, toasted coconut and chocolate drizzle — a quick gluten-free sweet snack.

# What You Need:

→ Apples

01 - 3 large crisp apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch rings

→ Toppings

02 - 1 cup soft caramel candies or caramel dip
03 - 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
04 - 1/2 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
05 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional for smoother chocolate drizzle
06 - Pinch flaky sea salt, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Place shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat and stir frequently for 3 to 5 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool.
02 - Core apples and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange apple rings on a parchment-lined tray.
03 - For caramel candies, combine with 1 tablespoon water in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. If using caramel dip, warm slightly for easier spreading.
04 - Use a small spoon or offset spatula to apply a thin, even layer of warm caramel to each apple slice.
05 - Generously sprinkle toasted coconut over the caramel-coated apple slices, pressing gently to adhere.
06 - Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil, if using, in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, until fully smooth.
07 - Using a fork or piping bag, drizzle melted chocolate generously over the coconut-topped apple slices.
08 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired. Let chocolate and caramel set for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required—just a handful of pantry staples and a few minutes of toasting and drizzling.
  • It is the sort of treat people actually hover around until the tray is empty.
02 -
  • If the apples are too juicy, the toppings will not stick, so pat the slices dry with a towel first.
  • Let the chocolate cool just a little before drizzling or it will race off the apples and pool underneath.
03 -
  • Let the coconut cool completely before topping—it keeps its crunch and sticks better.
  • Store left-over slices in a single layer to avoid sticking and sogginess.

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