Kid-Friendly Caramel Apple Charcuterie Board: Easy Fall Dessert
A quick and easy fall dessert board featuring crisp apples, soft caramel dip, and a variety of sweet and crunchy toppings. Perfect for family nights, playdates, or any occasion where you want something special without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium apples (mix of Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, and Fuji)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 cup (240ml) caramel dip (e.g., Marzetti brand)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped peanuts
- 1/2 cup (60g) mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (30g) rainbow sprinkles
- 1/4 cup (30g) crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup (30g) shredded coconut (toasted or untoasted)
- 1/4 cup (30g) mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup (60g) pretzel sticks
- 1/4 cup (30g) dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup (30g) white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly with paper towels.
- Cut the lemon in half and squeeze 1-2 tablespoons of juice into a small bowl.
- Slice each apple in half through the core, then cut each half into 4-6 wedges. Remove the core and seeds. Toss the slices gently with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Spoon the caramel dip into a small bowl. If too thick, stir in heavy cream a little at a time until dippable.
- Pour each topping (peanuts, chocolate chips, sprinkles, graham crackers, coconut, marshmallows) into its own small bowl or ramekin.
- Arrange the apple slices in a decorative fan pattern on a large wooden board or serving platter, leaving space for the caramel bowl.
- Place the caramel bowl in the center or at one end of the board. Arrange the topping bowls around the apples.
- Tuck pretzel sticks, dried cranberries, and any other extras into empty spaces on the board.
- Serve immediately. If prepping ahead, slice apples and toss with lemon juice, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 hours.
Notes
Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp; avoid Red Delicious. Lemon juice prevents browning—don’t overdo it. Caramel dip should be soft at room temperature; thin with cream if needed. Best assembled just before serving; apples brown after about an hour. Let kids help arrange toppings for fun.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple with 2 table
- Calories: 250300
- Sugar: 2832
- Fat: 1012
- Saturated Fat: 45
- Carbohydrates: 4045
- Fiber: 45
- Protein: 34
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