Chocolate Apple Slice Pops – Sweet, crunchy, covered in chocolate

There is beauty in simplicity. This South African spring, we bring your a simple dessert recipe that will not only make everybody happy, but you’ll want TO make it every weekend. Your friends and family will always remind you to bring your chocolate apple pops. They are the perfect mini dessert for adults and kids alike. Chocolate Apple Slice Pops are great as a dessert or snack table regular.

The chocolate can be melted in the microwave, but if you want the best results, a gradual melt in a double boiler is the best option. Just put the mixing bowl over a pot of boiling water and stir as the chocolate melts. This will also help give your chocolate a nice glossy finish. If you use pointy kebab sticks instead of popsicle sticks, there is no need to add the holes as the sticks will do it for you. These Chocolate Apple Slice Pops are so easy to make, you can ask the kids to help too.

Chocolate Apple Slice Pops are the chocolate treats you’ve been waiting for this spring. They’re crunchy, sweet and always delicious.

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Chocolate Apple Slice Pops Recipe

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Recipe by Carla Zinkfontein Course: Dessert, SnackCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy

Prep time

20

minutes

Fridge Time

15

minutes

Total time

20

minutes

Ingredients

• 3 large apples of choices, washed and completely dried

• 2 cups dark chocolate chips or chunks

• 1 tbsp unrefined coconut oil

• ½ cup raw pecan nuts, roughly chopped

• ⅓ cup dried cranberries or raisins

• 10-12 wooden popsicle sticks

Method

• Add the coconut oil to the chocolate chips and place in the microwave on high.
• Melt for 30 seconds intervals, stirring after each other until fully melted and smooth. Transfer to a shallow plate that will allow you to easily drip your apple slices. (Alternatively, you may melt your chocolate over a double broiler on the stove, stirring constantly.)
• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Using a very sharp chefs knife, carefully slice your apples into ½ inch slices as shown. (A mandolin would work well for this too gently remove any apples seeds from your slice.
• With a paring knife, make a small slit into the bottom of each apple slice. This will help you insert the popsicle sticks easier. Carefully insert a popsicle stick into each piece of apple. Dip apple slices into your melted chocolate of evenly cover both sides.
• Gently place apples on your prepared baking sheet.
• Immediately sprinkle with pecans and cranberries. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.
• Serve immediately and store any leftovers in an air tight container and refrigerate. 

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