How to Make Chocolate Covered Apples

Learn how to make chocolate covered apples with this easy to follow recipe. You’ll need just a few ingredients and some patience to let the chocolate set.

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Gather your materials- you will need apples, chocolate, and a candy apple stick for each apple.

Chocolate covered apples are a fun, festive treat perfect for Halloween or any fall occasion! making them is easier than you might think, and only requires a few simple ingredients. Follow these step-by-step instructions and you’ll be enjoying your very own homemade chocolate apples in no time.

First, gather your materials. You will need apples, chocolate, and a candy apple stick for each apple. If you don’t have candy apple sticks, you can use wooden dowels or even just sharpened popsicle sticks. Wash your apples thoroughly and dry them completely; any water on the surface of the apples will cause the chocolate to seize up and clump.

Next, melt your chocolate. You can use any type of chocolate that you like; milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, or even flavorless candy melts would all work well. If using a block of chocolate, chop it into small pieces so that it will melt more evenly. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently until it is completely smooth.

Once the chocolate is melted, it’s time start dipping! Hold each apple by the stick and dip it into the melted chocolate, twirling it around until the entire surface is coated. You can let the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl or pan before placing the apple on a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper to set. If desired, you can sprinkle the wet chocolate with toppings like chopped nuts, sprinkles, or coconut flakes before it sets.

Let the apples sit until the chocolate is completely hard; this may take an hour or more at room temperature or only minutes if you place them in the refrigerator or freezer. Once firm, your homemade chocolate dipped apples are ready to enjoy!

Melt the chocolate. You can do this in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler on the stove.

Use a microwave-safe bowl and melt the chocolate in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Or, set a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Make sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Add the chocolate to the bowl and stir frequently until melted.

Wash and dry the apples. Make sure they are completely dry, or the chocolate won’t stick.

Wash and dry the apples. Make sure they are completely dry, or the chocolate won’t stick.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Put the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

Dip each apple into the chocolate, turning to coat and allowing the excess to drip off. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

If using sprinkles, add them now.

Let the chocolate harden for at least 30 minutes.

Insert the candy apple sticks into the apples.

Insert the candy apple sticks into the apples. If using wax paper, lightly dust the surface with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or in a double boiler set over simmering water. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate, or it will become scorched and unusable.

Using a fork, drizzle the chocolate over the apples until well coated. You can also dip the apples into the chocolate and then tap off any excess. Place the chocolate covered apples on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.

Dip the apples into the chocolate, turning to coat evenly.

Dip the apples into the chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle with nuts, sprinkles or toffee bits. Let stand until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes.

Place the apples on a sheet of wax paper to cool and harden.

Chocolate covered apples are a fun and easy treat to make at home. All you need is a few ingredients and some time. Follow these steps and you’ll be on your way to making your own delicious chocolate covered apples.

1. Start by washing the apples to remove any dirt or wax. Dry them completely.
2. Next, melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl or over a double boiler.
3. Dip each apple into the chocolate, using a spoon to help coating evenly.
4. Place the apples on a sheet of wax paper to cool and harden.
5. Once the chocolate is set, enjoy!

Enjoy!

Assuming you have followed the previous instructions, your apples should now be ready to eat! If you want to get really fancy, you can drizzle them with melted chocolate or top with chopped peanuts, almonds, or Sprinkles.