Easy chocolate covered apple slices—crisp, sweet, and fun to make! A simple fall snack or dessert for busy families, harvest nights, or after-school treats.
After a long day in the field—or just a long day, period—you don’t need a sticky caramel mess. You need something quick, fun, and a little sweet. These chocolate-covered apple slices (also called chocolate-dipped apple rounds) are exactly that. They’re crisp, chocolatey, and endlessly customizable with toppings your crew will love. Perfect for harvest nights, tailgates, or a cozy fall evening on the porch—this is the kind of easy dessert that brings everyone to the kitchen counter.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Fast, fun, and family-friendly: These chocolate-covered apple slices come together in minutes and disappear even faster. No baking, no candy thermometer, and no sticky caramel cleanup — just melt, dip, and decorate.
- Perfect for fall (and every season, really): Whether you’ve got apples fresh from the orchard or just a few rolling around your crisper drawer, this is the kind of easy dessert that makes the most of them. They’re a great way to celebrate harvest season, tailgate weekends, or after-school snack time.
- Customizable and creative: Everyone gets to play! Set out a topping bar with sprinkles, nuts, or crushed pretzels and let your family decorate their own slices. It’s equal parts snack and memory-maker.
- Healthier treat swap: You still get that crisp-sweet-salty combo without the heavy caramel or candy coating. It’s a dessert that feels indulgent but still fits into real-life eating.
Ingredients
You don’t need much to make these chocolate covered apple slices — just a few pantry staples and a handful of fun toppings. Here’s what to grab:
- Apples: Crisp varieties work best so your slices hold up after dipping. I love Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady, but any firm apple will do. If you’ve got orchard apples from the farm stand, even better!
- Chocolate: Use what you love! Semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate all melt beautifully. You can mix and match for a colorful platter.
- Coconut oil or shortening (optional): Just a teaspoon helps the chocolate melt smoothly and gives you that pretty, glossy finish.
- Toppings: This is where the fun begins. Think crushed nuts, shredded coconut, mini M&Ms, pretzel bits, or festive sprinkles. Use what’s in your pantry — or let everyone pick their own combo.
Got a whole bushel of apples to use? Try using extra apples to make spiced apple muffins or Dutch apple bread.
How to make chocolate covered apple slices
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step #1: Wash, dry and core your apples. Cut into ⅛ inch slices - not too thin or they won't hold up but not too thick or they'll be tricky to eat.
Pat dry with paper towels.
Tip: If you have to err one way or the other, go thicker.
Step #2: In a medium sized bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt chocolate for 20 seconds, then stir.
Continue to cook in 15 second increments until the chocolate and coconut oil combine in a creamy chocolate covering.
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Step #3: Dip apple slices into melted chocolate, coating both sides. Use a knife inserted into the center or a spoon handle to lift the apple from the chocolate.
Step #4: Let excess chocolate drip off, then place chocolate dipped apple slices on the cookie sheet.
Place chocolate dipped apples in refrigerator until set. For a quick set, freeze for 10-15 minutes.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Topping Ideas
Add toppings if desired while the chocolate is still wet. Some ideas to add to your chocolate covered apple slices are:
- white chocolate
- coconut flakes
- drizzled caramel or toffee bits
- graham cracker bits, crushed peanuts, mini marshmallows
- sprinkles
- sea salt
- mini M&M's
Make Ahead & Storage Tips
Make ahead: These chocolate-covered apple slices can absolutely be made in advance — just not too far ahead. I like to dip them the night before a big day (think: harvest lunch, fall festival, or a Saturday football game). Once dipped, let the chocolate set completely, then layer the slices between sheets of parchment paper in an airtight container.
Keep them fresh: Store in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days. Any longer and the apples start to soften and lose their crunch.
Recipe FAQ
Store for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
It's important to pat the apple slices dry with a paper towel before dipping into the chocolate. This gives the chocolate something to adhere to.
In my experience, yes they should be refrigerated.
Recipe
Chocolate Covered Apple Slices
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Equipment
- apple corer
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 large apples Granny Smith or other favorite
- 1 ½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ Tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Wash apples and pat dry with a paper towel. Use an apple corer to remove the core. Slice apple into ⅛" slices horizontally. (Like donuts)
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a medium sized microwave safe bowl (I use a cereal bowl). Microwave the chocolate chips 20 seconds at a time and stir the chocolate in between, until the chocolate has melted and is completely smooth.
- Pat the apple slices dry with a paper towel. Dip slices into the chocolate, flipping to cover with both sides. Use a butter knife or back of the spoon to lift the apple rounds from the chocolate and let excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. As you lift the apple slices out, drag an edge against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Place on a parchment paper covered baking sheet.Repeat with remaining apples.
- Place apples in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or place in a freezer for 10-15 minutes until chocolate is set.
Notes
Nutrition
This Farm Girl Cooks is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. Calories and other nutritional values vary depending on which brands were used.
Mich says
YES, PLEASE! Am thinking of making these for this year's July 4th cookout. Another great idea from your wonderful blog, thank you!! As always, I'll share where I got the recipe from if I do make them. Would've liked to have seen more photos of the dressed-up ones (jimmies, etc)!