Preparation Steps

• Prepare one or two large baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
• Slice the apples into full slices about 0.25 inches thick. Insert a candy sucker stick into the bottom of each slice. You may need to make a small hole with a knife to help insert the stick. Place slices on a paper towel.
• Place another paper towel on top of the apple slices and pat them dry.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, place 1 cup of dark chocolate chips and heat for 30 seconds in the microwave.
• Stir the chocolate chips and continue microwaving in 10 to 15 second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted.
• Dry the apple slices again with a paper towel, then dip each slice fully into the melted chocolate, coating slightly below the stick base. Alternatively, spoon chocolate over slices to fully cover. Avoid leaving exposed apple to ensure chocolate sticks properly.
• Scrape off excess chocolate gently and place coated slices on the prepared baking sheet to set.
• Repeat coating for all slices. When chocolate runs out, melt the remaining chocolate chips and continue dipping.
• In a separate microwave-safe bowl, place caramel squares and water, heat for 30 seconds.
• Stir the caramel and water, microwaving in 10 to 15 second increments if needed, until smooth and melted.
• Use a spoon or fork to drizzle the caramel over the chocolate-coated apple slices in any pattern you like.
• Immediately add any optional toppings over caramel. Refrigerate slices for 15 to 30 minutes until set.