If you love caramel apples but don’t want the sticky mess, these Caramel Apple Skewers are the perfect solution! Made with Medjool dates, creamy peanut butter, crisp apple slices, and rich dark chocolate, they taste just like a caramel apple in a bite-sized, easy-to-eat version. Perfect for fall parties, after-school snacks, or a fun family dessert.
Why You Will Love These Caramel Apple Skewers
✔️ No refined sugar – sweetened naturally with dates and dark chocolate
✔️ Kid-friendly and mess-free
✔️ Fun party snack or fall dessert
✔️ Ready in under an hour (with chilling time)
Tips for Perfect Caramel Apple Skewers
Use fresh, crisp apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala for the best crunch.
If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before filling.
Sprinkle the chocolate coating with crushed peanuts, coconut flakes, or sea salt for extra flavor.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Caramel Apple Skewers Ingredients
Medjool Dates – Soft, chewy, and naturally caramel-like in flavor.
Peanut Butter – Adds creaminess and balances the sweetness.
Apple Slices – Brings in crunch and freshness.
Dark Chocolate – Rich, antioxidant-packed coating that makes these irresistible.
Caramel Apple Skewers
Ingredients
- 7 Medjool dates pitted
- 3 tbsp peanut butter drippy, unsweetened
- 1 large apple
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate melted
- 7 toothpicks
Instructions
- Prep the dates and apples – Gently open each date and take out the pit. Cut the apple into slices the length of the dates.
- Add the filling – Spread peanut butter inside each date, then place an apple piece in the center.
- Freeze – Arrange on a baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Slice & skewer – Cut each stuffed date in half, then insert a toothpick into each half to make mini skewers.
- Dip in chocolate – Dip each skewer into melted dark chocolate
- Set & enjoy – Place back on parchment paper and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
