Smores Candy Apple Slices (Printable)

Crisp apple slices covered with chocolate, graham cracker crumbs, and marshmallow drizzle.

# Ingredient List:

→ Apples

01 - 2 large crisp apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp

→ Chocolate Coating

02 - 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
03 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional for smoother melting

→ Toppings

04 - 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
05 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows or marshmallow fluff

→ Optional

06 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted nuts such as pecans or peanuts
07 - Flaky sea salt for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
02 - Wash and dry the apples. Cut each apple into 4 thick slices approximately 1/2 inch thick, removing seeds and core from each slice. Pat slices dry with paper towels
03 - Insert a popsicle stick or sturdy skewer into each apple slice if desired for easy dipping
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil if using in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler
05 - Dip each apple slice halfway into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off
06 - Immediately sprinkle or press graham cracker crumbs onto the chocolate-coated side
07 - Place dipped slices onto the prepared baking sheet
08 - If using marshmallow fluff, microwave 1/2 cup for 10 to 15 seconds to soften, then drizzle over the chocolate side of each slice using a spoon or piping bag. If using mini marshmallows, press a few onto the chocolate while still wet
09 - Add optional nuts or a pinch of flaky sea salt
10 - Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set the chocolate before serving

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • Ready in 20 minutes with zero baking involved, which means you can satisfy a sweet craving without heating up the kitchen.
  • The contrast between crisp apple, silky chocolate, and toasty graham cracker creates an experience that tastes far more impressive than the effort required.
  • It's naturally vegetarian, naturally shareable, and naturally photographs like you actually know what you're doing.
02 -
  • Don't skip drying the apples after washing—moisture is chocolate's enemy, and it will cause the coating to bead up and separate rather than cling.
  • Work quickly once the chocolate is on the apple because it hardens fast, and if the toppings aren't pressed on within seconds, they'll slide right off.
03 -
  • Toast your own nuts if you can—it takes five minutes in a dry pan and transforms the entire flavor profile from basic to memorable.
  • Keep your chocolate bowl warm by setting it on a heating pad or in a warm water bath as you work, so the coating stays fluid and easy to apply.
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