Description
Sweet caramel apple fudge delight merges classic autumn flavors with rich, creamy indulgence. Silky layers of caramel and apple create a nostalgic dessert that melts smoothly on your palate, promising pure seasonal comfort.
Ingredients
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Caramel Ingredients:
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (optional, for salted caramel)
Chocolate Layer Ingredients:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Ingredients:
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by pulverizing graham crackers and blending with melted butter, creating a uniform crumbly mixture that will anchor the dessert’s base.
- Transfer the crumb mixture into a prepared baking vessel, pressing firmly to create an even, compact layer that will serve as the structural foundation.
- Briefly toast the crust in a preheated oven until it develops a golden, crisp texture that promises a delightful crunch.
- Construct a velvety chocolate layer by melting chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk, whisking until achieving a glossy, seamless consistency.
- Generously spread the molten chocolate mixture across the cooled crust, ensuring a uniform blanket that will provide a rich, decadent backdrop.
- Transform fresh apples into a caramelized compote by sautéing with brown sugar and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, developing complex flavors and a tender texture.
- Gently cascade the spiced apple mixture over the chocolate foundation, creating a harmonious layer of fruity complexity.
- Embellish the dessert with luxurious caramel ribbons, optionally enhancing with a delicate sprinkle of sea salt for a sophisticated flavor contrast.
- Refrigerate the creation, allowing the layers to meld and solidify into a sumptuous, sliceable treat that balances texture and taste.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat-based cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free caramel sauce and dark chocolate with higher cocoa percentage for diabetic-friendly adaptation.
- Enhance apple flavor by using different varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, which provide varying levels of tartness and texture.
- Create a vegan version by substituting butter with coconut oil, using dairy-free chocolate chips, and replacing condensed milk with coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg