Description
This Salted Caramel Apple Fries Board transforms classic apple pie flavors into a fun, dippable dessert experience. Perfect for gatherings, it features crisp apple ‘fries’ paired with luscious homemade salted caramel and delightful toppings.
Ingredients
- Honeycrisp apples
- Gala apples
- Fuji apples
- Granny Smith apples
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil or melted unsalted butter
- Cinnamon
- Store-bought or homemade salted caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt
- Mini chocolate chips (milk, dark, or white)
- Chopped chocolate bars
- Chocolate shavings
- Toasted chopped pecans
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Candied nuts
- Crushed pretzels
- Granola
- Mini marshmallows
- Whipped cream
- Cream cheese dip
- Cinnamon sugar
- Graham cracker sticks
- Wafer cookies
- Fresh banana slices
Instructions
- Wash your chosen apples thoroughly. Using an apple corer, remove the core from each apple. Slice each apple into uniform 'fry' shapes, about 1/2-inch thick. Soak the sliced apples in a bowl of cold water with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- For Baking: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the dried apple fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Optionally, toss them with a tablespoon of olive oil or melted unsalted butter and a pinch of cinnamon. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender-crisp and lightly golden.
- For Air Frying: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the dried apple fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized. Transfer the cooked apple fries to a serving platter or board.
- While the apple fries are cooking, gently warm your salted caramel sauce. If using store-bought, heat in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until warm and pourable. If homemade, gently reheat over low heat on the stovetop, stirring constantly.
- Choose a large serving board or platter. Arrange the warm apple fries on one side of the board. Pour the warmed salted caramel into a small bowl and place it on the board. Arrange your chosen toppings around the caramel bowl and apple fries. Just before serving, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the caramel and some apple fries.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Choose firm, crisp apples for the best texture. Prevent browning by soaking sliced apples in lemon water. Adjust caramel consistency with a splash of milk if too thick.