Caramel apple slices are fun for kids to make and look great served on your holiday table. Green apples are sliced then dipped in melted chocolate, topped with caramel sauce, melted white chocolate, and crushed cookies. Gluten-free.
The combination of the crisp apples with melted chocolate and gooey caramel makes this seasonal recipe a family favorite! Top with any desired toppings (we share over 15 ideas below!) before serving at your next event or special occasion.
For more gluten-free apple recipes, check out our Gluten Free Apple Cobbler, Gluten-Free Apple Bundt Cake, Air Fryer Baked Apples and Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donut Holes.

Sliced Caramel Apples
These chocolate covered apples make for a sweet treat at Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings or as a weeknight dessert. Kids absolutely love creating apples dipped in chocolate then enjoying with their friends.
These chocolate dipped apples also make an excellent gift for family, friends, teachers, neighbors or anyone that has a sweet tooth! It is definitely one of our go-to gifts this holiday season along with our Pumpkin Spice Popcorn, Gluten Free Peanut Butter Balls and Peanut Butter Fudge.
The simplicity of the recipe is the top reason you’ll find our homemade caramel apple slices a favorite in your home!
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!

Equipment
- 1 medium-sized microwave-safe bowl
- 2 small microwave-safe bowls
- 3 spoons
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- paper toweling
- meat fork
Ingredients
- 3 large green apples
- 2 cups chocolate chips ✅
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips ✅
- 1 cup caramel sauce ✅
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 gluten-free cookies, crushed
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.


How To Make
Run the apples under hot water using your hands to wash and remove any waxy residue. Use paper toweling to dry.
Pro Tip: Drying the apples helps the chocolate to stick to the apple when dipped. If your chocolate is running off of the apple slice, it is likely because the apple was not dry enough or there was too much waxy residue left on the apple.
Slice the apples
Slice the apples from the outside in towards the core, stopping at the core. Repeat on the other side.


Melt the chocolate
Place the chocolate chips and 1.5 tablespoons of coconut oil into a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 60 seconds then stir.
If the chocolate is not melted heat in 15-second increments stirring each time until melted.


Dip the apples
Place an apple slice into the melted chocolate and use a meat fork to remove it, letting the extra chocolate drip off. Place on a parchment paper lined baking pan.
Repeat until all the apple slices are coated. Place into the freezer for 10 minutes.


Prep the caramel sauce and white chocolate sauce
Add the milk to the caramel sauce and microwave for 15 seconds. Stir well. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the white chocolate chips. Heat for 30 seconds then stir.
If not melted continue to heat in 15-second increments until melted. Add additional milk to the caramel to thin it further if needed. Add extra coconut oil to the white chocolate to thin if needed.


Top the apple slices
Using a spoon drizzle the caramel sauce across the apple slices. Next, drizzle the white chocolate sauce over the caramel sauce. Top with crushed cookies. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
More Topping Ideas
- Mini chocolate chips ✅
- Butterscotch chips ✅
- Mini marshmallows ✅
- Gluten-free Oreos
- Chopped walnuts, peanuts or pecans ✅
- Cocoa nibs
- Gluten-free crushed graham crackers
- Sprinkles ✅
- Shredded coconut ✅
- Popcorn
- Cinnamon
- Cocoa powder
- Halloween candy ✅
- Gluten-free crushed pretzels

Frequently Asked Questions
You can cut the apple into slices as seen in this recipe or you can slice into wedges if preferred. The cut apple can be served with or without a stick.
If looking to insert a stick into apple slices, ensure you slice at least 1/2 inch thick to prevent the apple from breaking.
In the microwave in small increments while stirring in between. This is the most efficient way to melt the caramel without it becoming a sticky mess. Adding milk to the caramel will help to thin it out if needed.
Granny smith apples are the preferred variety for caramel apples because of their crunchiness and tart characteristics. Honeycrisps, Jonagolds, and Pink Lady apples are also great options for caramel apples.
Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
You can make up to a day in advance if the slices are stored in the fridge. Keeping this dessert at room temperature can cause the apple slices to sweat, which could result in the chocolate cracking.

Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Have a helper cut the apple into slices or wedges or even a combination.
- Use oven mitts when placing and removing the bowl with melted chocolate from the microwave.
- Freezing the chocolate-dipped apple slices helps to quickly harden the chocolate to the apple before the hot caramel and white chocolate is drizzled.
- Lining the baking sheet with parchment paper makes for an easy clean-up.
More Fall Recipes
- Apple Bread Recipe
- Apple Cinnamon Pancake Recipe
- Gluten-Free Pumpkin Roll
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars
- Gluten Free Banana Muffins
- Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
- Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna
- Gluten Free Butternut Squash Ravioli
- Gluten Free Potato Soup
- Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
- Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Caramel Apple Slices
Equipment
- 1 medium-sized microwave-safe bowl
- 2 small microwave-safe bowls
- 3 spoons
Ingredients
- 3 large green apples
- 2 cups chocolate chips ✅
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips ✅
- 1 cup caramel sauce ✅
- 2.5 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 gluten-free cookies, crushed
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples. Run the apples under hot water using your hands to wash and remove any waxy residue. Use paper toweling to dry.3 large green apples
- ⭐️ Slice the apples. Slice the apples from the outside in towards the core, stopping at the core. Repeat on the other side.
- ⭐️Melt the chocolate. Place the chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil into a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 60 seconds then stir. If the chocolate is not melted heat in 15-second increments stirring each time until melted.2 cups chocolate chips, 2.5 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
- ⭐️ Dip the apples. Place an apple slice into the melted chocolate and use a meat fork to remove it, letting the extra chocolate drip off. Place on a parchment paper lined baking pan. Repeat until all the apple slices are coated. Place into the freezer for 10 minutes.
- ⭐️ Prep the caramel sauce and white chocolate sauce. Add the milk to the caramel sauce and microwave for 15 seconds. Stir well. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the white chocolate chips. Heat for 30 seconds then stir. If not melted continue to heat in 15-second increments until melted. Add additional milk to the caramel to thin it further if needed. Add extra coconut oil to the white chocolate to thin if needed.1/2 cup white chocolate chips, 1 cup caramel sauce, 1 tablespoon milk, 2.5 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
- Top the apple slices. Using a spoon drizzle the caramel sauce across the apple slices. Next, drizzle the white chocolate sauce over the caramel sauce. Top with crushed cookies. Refrigerate until ready to serve.2 gluten-free cookies, crushed
Notes
More Topping Ideas
- Mini chocolate chips
- Butterscotch chips
- Mini marshmallows
- Gluten-free Oreos
- Chopped walnuts, peanuts or pecans
- Cocoa nibs
- Gluten-free crushed graham crackers
- Sprinkles
- Shredded coconut
- Popcorn
- Cinnamon
- Cocoa powder
- Mini M&Ms
- Halloween candy
- Gluten-free crushed pretzels
Nutrition
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