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Caramel Apple Board Ideas

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By: Britni Vigil
9/13/2021Updated: 10/09/2022
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Serve up caramel apples this fall with this fun caramel apple board idea! Put out all of your caramel apple toppings, apple slices, and sticks on a board and let people make their own caramel apple slices! It’s the perfect alternative to a traditional caramel apple bar!

caramel apple bar toppings on a wood board

I love me a good dessert board. And a good breakfast board. Really anything sweet on a board works for me, sweet or savory actually.

This caramel apple board idea is just a fun way to create an at home caramel apple bar but using caramel apple slices instead of caramel apples because at the end of the day, you always cut up caramel apples to eat them anyway. Or you should – they’re way better that way!

I shared something similar with my apple party ideas a few years back but we made caramel apple nachos instead of caramel apple slices on a stick! Still delicious, just not quite as pretty!

Why You’ll Love This Idea

  • Easy setup and clean up – since everything is contained in its own little container and all on a board, it’s way easier to setup and clean up afterwards! Just dump what’s leftover and put leftover apple slices in a bag!
  • Fun activity – letting kids (and adults) dip their own apple slices is actually really fun and not as frustrating as dipping whole caramel apples (although that’s fun too!)
  • Various flavors – one of the best things about this is that instead of having to choose just one flavor for your caramel apple, you can try a bunch of different flavors. Dip one slice in chocolate and nuts and then the next in caramel and Fruity Pebbles. You can’t go wrong when you’re just trying things out on one slice!

Ingredients

caramel apple board ingredients with labels

Ingredient Notes

Okay so here’s the thing, when it comes to creating any sort of dessert board, the possibilities for ingredients are endless. I’ve included a handful of different options for ingredients and what I used for this post below, but you’re welcome to get creative with your favorites!

  • Caramel – I recommend using a jar of old-fashioned caramel because it coats the apples well.
  • Chocolate melts – the Ghiradelli ones work best because they don’t harden quickly and are easy to work with! You can do white chocolate, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate!
  • Apples – Granny Smith, Jonagold, Honeycrisp all work really well for this but really you could use anything you want. I like to do a combination of red and green apples, just like I recommend to serve with my caramel apple dip!

Those are my personal preferences for the actual apple coatings. Then there are toppings and that’s where the possibilities really are unlimited.

apple being dipped into melted chocolate

Caramel Apple Toppings

Stick with things that are smaller and work well to coat the apple slices. Here are a few ideas!

  • Mini chocolate candies like mini M&Ms, mini Reese’s Pieces, and even mini Buncha Crunch type candies.
  • Nuts, mini chocolate chips, mini any other flavored chips, marshmallow bites (like the ones that go in hot chocolate bombs).
  • Cereals like Fruity Pebbles, crushed Fruit Loops, or even Golden Grahams
  • Different types of crumbs like graham cracker crumbs, Oreo crumbers, cookie crumbs
  • Other toppings like cinnamon sugar, coarse salt, flavored sugars

You’ll also need lollipop sticks like these ones. Don’t try to use regular skewers that are huge and expensive – the lollipop sticks do just fine!

caramel apple toppings in muffin tins

Instructions

Okay so putting together your caramel apple board is pretty straightforward.

Start by getting yourself a board of some sort. I absolutely love one I got from Target but also have seen some pretty great options on Amazon here.

Or if you want to go all out with a larger board, I also love my Fab Slab board!

Since you’ll be putting everything in their own containers, it really doesn’t matter on that board as much! Just get one big enough to hold the things you want to serve for toppings!
Place all of the toppings in a muffin tin or just put them in their own individual bowls if you’d rather – either one is totally fine! Put them all onto the board.

I also like to use different shapes and sizes of topping cups to give the board variety if you’re not doing the muffin tins. It’s really up to you!

Next put the bowls that will have your dipping sauces in them on the board. You can keep them empty for now – you’ll want to add the melted dipping sauces at the last minute so they stay melted for as long as possible!

Slice your apples and dip them in the Sprite. You could also do lemon juice but I’ve found the Sprite works just as well and doesn’t have the same tart taste!

dipping apples in Sprite

Place the apple slices and the lollipop sticks on the board, filling in all of the space around your toppings and dipping sauce bowls.

apple slices on a caramel apple board

Finish off the board by melting your chocolates and pouring them into their appropriate bowls right before you’re ready to serve! That’ll keep them melted enough for dipping! If they harden at some point, just melt them again quickly!

apple covered in chocolate being dipped in toppings

Tip!

You can also make some dipped apple slices ahead of time and have them on the board with the others so people know what to do. This is also a good option if there is anyone who might be too busy chasing little kiddos to have time to do the dipping themselves. They can just grab the pre-made ones you already have set out! Not as fun but good in a time crunch!

caramel apple slices on a stick

Serve the board all setup and ready to go! Let people choose their apples, stick them onto lollipop sticks, and dip away. That’s the most fun part – trying out different types of toppings on apple slices!

caramel apple slice topped with Reese's Pieces

Expert Tips

Store leftover apples in a plastic zipper bag in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Plastic wrap everything else on the board (except the caramel – put that in the fridge) if you want to bring it out again in the next day or two! Just remelt the chocolate when you’re ready and set it all up again!

Use the apples to fill in the holes on the boards. You could also fill them in with larger candies just to finish off the space if you want to turn it into even more of a dessert board. Try things with caramel in them like caramel apple suckers, Rolos, and Twix Bars.

Melt the chocolate either in the microwave for 30 second increments or by double boiling on the stove until melted smooth. You want them to be completely smooth so that they dip well!

Pre-poke the apples with the sticks if you’re doing this with younger kids so that the apples and/or sticks don’t all get broken during the sticking process! It’s pretty easy for adults but can be more challenging for the kiddos!

Have other apple themed treats like this caramel apple bark on hand to eat while they’re waiting for their turn to dip!

apples with sticks poked in them

Recipe FAQs

How do you keep caramel from falling off apples?

The caramel will stay on the apple slices because they’re flat, not round like normal apples. It’s a great way to enjoy topped caramel apples without having to deal with the caramel falling off like normal!

Can you refrigerate the dipped caramel apple slices?

Once the caramel apple slices are dipped, you can refrigerate them and enjoy them later since they’ve already been dipped in Sprite and should not brown. Make sure to do that before dipping them in the caramel! Otherwise, you should eat them right away so they don’t brown.

caramel apple board with sliced apples

More Easy Apple Recipes

If you like this caramel apple board idea, you’ll love these other fun apple recipes that would go well with it!

  • Spiced apple cider – this delicious fall drink would be the perfect complement to your caramel apple board!
  • Homemade apple pie – this delicious apple pie has a sweet filling on top of the most flaky pie crust, it’s homemade apple pie at its best!
  • Caramel apple drink – if you’re looking for a fall mocktail, this one is always a big hit with both kids and adults!
  • Easy apple crumble – warm apples topped with a crumbly and yummy topping, this one is even better served with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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Caramel Apple Board

Serve up caramel apples this fall with this fun caramel apple board idea! 
caramel apple toppings in muffin tins
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Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Serves8

Ingredients

  • 4 apples sliced
  • 5 small candies or toppings for topping
  • 1 container old-fashioned caramel for dipping
  • ½ cup white chocolate melts
  • ½ cup milk chocolate melts
  • 12 oz Sprite

Instructions

  • Core and slice apples, removing seeds as necessary. Dip in Sprite.
    4 apples, 12 oz Sprite
  • Put toppings into individual bowls, muffin tins, and containers. Place on a serving tray or board.
    5 small candies or toppings
  • Melt chocolates in the microwave at 30 second increments or on a stove using a double boiler.
    1/2 cup white chocolate melts, 1/2 cup milk chocolate melts
  • Place apple slices and lollipop sticks on the board.
    4 apples
  • Add melted chocolate and caramel in bowls to the board. Serve while the chocolate and caramel are still melted and warm.
    1/2 cup white chocolate melts, 1/2 cup milk chocolate melts, 1 container old-fashioned caramel
  • Let people make their own apple slices by dipping slices into caramel, chocolate, and their favorite toppings.

Tips & Notes:

Store leftover apples in a plastic zipper bag in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Plastic wrap everything else on the board (except the caramel – put that in the fridge) if you want to bring it out again in the next day or two! Just remelt the chocolate when you’re ready and set it all up again!
Use the apples to fill in the holes on the boards. You could also fill them in with larger candies just to finish off the space if you want to turn it into even more of a dessert board. Try things with caramel in them like caramel apple suckers, Rolos, and Twix Bars.
Melt the chocolate either in the microwave for 30 second increments or by double boiling on the stove until melted smooth. You want them to be completely smooth so that they dip well!
Pre-poke the apples with the sticks if you’re doing this with younger kids so that the apples and/or sticks don’t all get broken during the sticking process! It’s pretty easy for adults but can be more challenging for the kiddos!
Topping Ideas: 
  • Mini chocolate candies like mini M&Ms, mini Reese’s Pieces, and even mini Buncha Crunch type candies.
  • Nuts, mini chocolate chips, mini any other flavored chips, marshmallow bites (like the ones that go in hot chocolate bombs).
  • Cereals like Fruity Pebbles, crushed Fruit Loops, or even Golden Grahams
  • Different types of crumbs like graham cracker crumbs, Oreo crumbers, cookie crumbs
  • Other toppings like cinnamon sugar, coarse salt, flavored sugars
Nutrition Note: The nutrition calculations for this post are not accurate. The nutrition will be determined by what toppings you use, how much topping is on each slice, and so on. 

Nutrition Info

Calories: 1345kcal, Carbohydrates: 232g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 54g, Saturated Fat: 31g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 122mg, Potassium: 1226mg, Fiber: 23g, Sugar: 197g, Vitamin A: 425IU, Vitamin C: 34mg, Calcium: 209mg, Iron: 4mg

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Author: Britni Vigil
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
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  1. Lee says

    Posted on 9/27 at 8:11 am

    5 stars
    Perfect treat for kids and adults alike. Pretty, healthy, once prepared easy to make. Great idea! Thanks.

    Reply
    • Britni Vigil says

      Posted on 9/27 at 10:10 pm

      I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Michelle Kregel says

    Posted on 2/15 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    Such a fun idea and I loved all of the helpful tips that you provided. I used this idea for an event at our church. It was a huge hit!

    Reply
  3. Beverly Clark says

    Posted on 9/28 at 10:14 pm

    5 stars
    Candy apples are my favorite in the Fall. This is easy and portable!

    Reply
  4. Kristy Hill says

    Posted on 9/28 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    This is awesome! Love this!

    Reply
  5. Nia Ruston says

    Posted on 9/28 at 2:00 pm

    5 stars
    My best friend and her sons are visiting for Fall Break and I’m getting some wonderful ideas from your site. Thank you for this Caramel apple board idea. We will definitely be having it for dessert one night during their visit.

    Reply
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