Caramel Apple Charcuterie Board (Printable)

Crisp apples, caramel, salty pretzels, and decadent toppings arranged for a creative fall entertaining treat.

# What you'll need:

→ Fresh Fruit

01 - 4 medium crisp apples, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, sliced
02 - 1 lemon, juiced

→ Dips

03 - 1 cup prepared caramel sauce
04 - 0.5 cup chocolate sauce
05 - 0.5 cup cream cheese dip

→ Salty & Sweet Accompaniments

06 - 2 cups mini salted pretzels
07 - 1 cup graham crackers, broken into pieces
08 - 1 cup vanilla wafers or butter cookies

→ Toppings

09 - 0.5 cup chopped toasted pecans
10 - 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
11 - 0.25 cup toffee bits
12 - 0.25 cup rainbow or chocolate sprinkles
13 - Flaky sea salt, to taste

# Method:

01 - Wash and slice apples into wedges. Toss apple slices with lemon juice to minimize browning.
02 - Display apple wedges evenly in a fan or circle on a large board or platter for visual appeal.
03 - Position small bowls of caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and cream cheese dip on the board.
04 - Nestle mini pretzels, graham cracker pieces, and vanilla wafers around the apples and dips.
05 - Offer chopped pecans, mini chocolate chips, toffee bits, sprinkles, and flaky sea salt in separate bowls or distribute attractively across the surface.
06 - Invite guests to dip apple slices or pretzels into selected sauces and coat with preferred toppings for an interactive dessert experience.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for entertaining
  • Customizable with fun toppings and dips
02 -
  • Contains milk, wheat, and tree nuts
  • Drizzle sauces directly onto apples for added flair
03 -
  • Swap apples with pears or bananas for variety
  • Pair with hot cider for a cozy treat
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