Thanksgiving: Candy Apple Slices

Candy apples are typically for Halloween, but a smaller version can work for Thanksgiving too. These slices on a stick are a quick treat that will be loved by children and adults alike. The chocolate does take a while to set, so be prepared to let them sit overnight.


You can use any apples you like. I like granny smith, but use something sweeter if you don't like the tartness of the granny smith apple.


Ingredients


1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 tbsp butter
2 large apples
caramel sundae topping
crushed pretzels
M&Ms


Preparation


For this recipe, you'll either need a double boiler or a chocolate melter to melt your chocolate. If you don't have either of these, you can create your own double boiler at home. Bring a saucepan of water to simmer. Set a glass bowl over the saucepan, but make sure the bowl doesn't touch the water. This is your double boiler.


Melt the chocolate and the butter together in the boiler or melter. Stir until smooth. While you're waiting for the chocolate to melt, slice the apples. Your goal is to remove the core and cut the apple into wedges. You can do this with a knife, but I prefer an apple slicer. It slices and removes the core all at once. But as long as the apples end up in wedges, that's all that matters.


Press a wooden skewer into the apple slices. Line a large tray with wax paper and set near the double boiler. Drizzle the apples with caramel sauce; the chocolate will stick to the apples better this way. Dip the apple slices into the melted chocolate. Use a spoon to fully cover the apple if you can't fully submerge it in the chocolate. Place the apple slices on the wax paper.


Sprinkle apple slices with crushed pretzels and M&Ms. You can add other toppings, if you like. Try sprinkles or even a drizzle of white chocolate for a little variety.


Place apple slices in the refrigerator to set. Ideally, you'll let them sit overnight, but you can serve them as soon as the chocolate is fully set. This will take about 2 hours in the refrigerator.


Store finished slices in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They'll likely not last that long, especially if you have kids around.