Caramel Apple Bites Dessert Board (2024)

Caramel Apple Bites Dessert Board – Bite sized pieces of fresh Granny Smith and Honey Crisp Apples with a homemade salted caramel sauce and classic caramel apple toppings. The perfect Fall dessert board.

Caramel Apple Bites Dessert Board

A beautiful dessert board that is perfect for fall. Crispy fresh apples dipped in a warm salted caramel sauce and then into classic caramel apple toppings. Instead of whole apples or apple slices, I cut the apples into bite-sized pieces that are perfect for dipping and serving. I use a simple salt water bath to keep the apples from browning and it’s ideal for serving. This is perfect for fall family nights or a party.

Preparing the Apples

1. Dissolve kosher salt in water. The ratio is 2 cups of water to 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. I used a total of 8 cups of water and 4 teaspoons of kosher salt for a dozen apples. This amount will vary depending on the size of the bowls you use. I kept the green and red apples separate to display on board.
2. Wash apples and cut around apple core by slicing the cheeks of the apple off. This will leave a rectangular piece of apple core that you can discard. Dice apple cheeks into 1 inch bite-sized pieces.
3. Soak in salt water bath for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
4. Apples can be served immediately or covered and refrigerated to use later.

Salted Caramel Sauce

I used a homemade caramel sauce and it is absolutely delicious. I included the recipe and directions in the recipe card below, but a store-bought caramel sauce would work great too. You’ll need 2 cups of store-bought sauce for a dozen apples.

Caramel Apple Bites Toppings

Keep the topping small or crushed so they are easy to dip the apple bites into. Larger toppings will be too heavy for the bites. Here are some ideas for toppings:

• Mini M&M’S
• Mini Chocolate Chips
• Mini Marshmallows
• Rainbow Sprinkles
• Chocolate Sprinkles
• Seasonal Sprinkles
• Crushed Peanuts
• Crushed Pretzels
• Crushed Butterfingers
• Heath Toffee Bits

Supplies Needed

• Large Marble Paddle Board – This board is beautiful and perfect for desserts or charcuterie. I have had to for years and use it all the time.
• Bowls – small bowls for toppings and large bowl for caramel sauce
• Toothpicks – or small skewers for dipping

To Make Ahead

Caramel can be made ahead and warmed before serving. Store tightly covered for up to 5 days in the referigator before using. Apples can be prepared the day ahead and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator.