Samoa Apple Slices with Caramel (Printable)

Apple rounds layered with caramel, toasted coconut and a chocolate drizzle—an easy, gluten-free sweet treat.

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

# Steps:

01 - Place shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir regularly for 3 to 5 minutes until lightly golden and aromatic. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
02 - Core apples and cut into 1/4-inch thick rings. Arrange slices in a single layer on a tray lined with parchment paper.
03 - For caramel candies, microwave with 1 tablespoon of water in 20-second intervals, stirring between bursts until smooth. If using caramel dip, gently warm until spreadable.
04 - Using a spoon or offset spatula, evenly coat the top surface of each apple slice with a thin layer of caramel.
05 - Generously sprinkle toasted coconut over the caramel on each apple slice, pressing lightly to adhere.
06 - Microwave chocolate chips with coconut oil, if using, in 20-second bursts, stirring until fully melted and glossy.
07 - Using a fork or piping bag, drizzle the melted chocolate over the coconut-topped apple slices.
08 - Optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let set for 5 minutes or until chocolate and caramel have slightly firmed before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These slices taste like your favorite Girl Scout cookie, but with a juicy, refreshing crunch only apples can bring.
  • It feels decadent even though it is remarkably easy to put together—my secret for last-minute gatherings or sweet cravings.
02 -
  • If you leave the coconut unattended while toasting, it burns in seconds—never multitask during this step.
  • Adding coconut oil to chocolate makes the drizzle spread easily and leaves that tempting shine once it sets.
03 -
  • Always let the coconut cool before sprinkling or it can melt the caramel and slide right off.
  • A tiny pinch of salt takes this from good snack to crave-worthy—don’t skip it unless you really have to.

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