Samoa Apple Slices (Printable version)

Crisp apple rounds topped with caramel, toasted coconut and chocolate drizzle—an easy, gluten-free dessert.

# What you need:

→ Apples

01 - 3 large crisp apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch rings

→ Toppings

02 - 1 cup soft caramel candies or caramel dip
03 - 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
04 - 1/2 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
05 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional, for smoother chocolate drizzle
06 - Pinch of flaky sea salt, optional

# How To:

01 - Place shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for 3 to 5 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
02 - Core apples and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the apple slices on a parchment-lined tray.
03 - Place caramel candies and 1 tablespoon water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. If using caramel dip, warm slightly if needed for easy spreading.
04 - Using a small spoon or offset spatula, spread a thin layer of melted caramel over each apple slice.
05 - Sprinkle a generous amount of toasted coconut onto the caramel layer of each apple slice, pressing lightly for adhesion.
06 - Place chocolate chips with coconut oil, if using, into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
07 - Using a fork or a piping bag, drizzle the melted chocolate over the coconut-topped apple slices.
08 - Add a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt, if desired. Allow chocolate and caramel to set for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking needed—just a bit of toasting and a lot of delicious assembly.
  • It brings that classic Samoa cookie vibe without any fuss or flour.
02 -
  • Caramel hardens quickly on cold apples, so have your toppings ready before you start spreading.
  • Tasting the first slice while the chocolate is still melty is a rite of passage—just mind the sticky fingers.
03 -
  • Set all your toppings out in advance—apples can brown quickly once sliced.
  • A gentle sprinkle of flaky salt is the finishing move that makes people swoon.

Go back