Spiced Chocolate Dipped Apples

by H3 Healthy Kitchen Assistant Chef Carrie Adams

Today's Healthy Kitchen recipe is the perfect fall treat for anyone with a sweet tooth looking for a healthier alternative. Our Spiced Chocolate Dipped Apples a twist on one our fall favorites, the caramel apple. The spiced chocolate adds an extra layer of flavors when you bite into the sweet, tart crunch of a yummy Granny Smith. Plus, it's super simple and can created as a last minute healthy snack.



 

Ingredients:

2 each Apples

½ cup Chocolate chips

¼ teaspoon Cloves, ground

¼ teaspoon Cinnamon, ground

¼ teaspoon Salt

16 each Wooden skewers

Method:

• Cut each apple into eighths and skewer each slice onto a wooden skewer.


• To create a double boiler. Fill a sauce pot about half-way up with water. Bring to a boil.


• In a large stainless steel bowl, add: chocolate chips, cloves, cinnamon and salt.


• Place the bowl over the boiling water. *The water should not touch the bowl.*


• Stir chocolate constantly until melted.


• Dip skewered apples into the chocolate mixture.


• Place dipped apples onto a sheet tray lined with parchment paper.


• Store in refrigerator until chocolate solidifies.


• Enjoy your chocolate dipped, spiced treat!

Nutrition:

Serves: 4

Serving size: ½ of an apple

Calories: 190

Fat: 8 grams