Caramel Apple Charcuterie Board

This caramel apple charcuterie board is perfect for fall. Have fun assembling and pairing delicious treats like apples, caramel, chocolates, and more!

It seems like charcuterie boards are taking over the dessert realm, but I’m not complaining. 

Let’s celebrate the holiday season with a dessert board that features everyone’s favorite fall pair: luscious caramel and crunchy apple slices. 😋

This caramel apple charcuterie board is a gorgeous arrangement of green and red apples, creamy caramel dip, chocolate sauce, assorted candies, and various toppings.

It’s festive, easy to customize, and highly shareable. 

What Is Caramel Apple Charcuterie Board?

Caramel apple board is a dessert charcuterie board with, as you have probably guessed, caramel and apples front and center. 

I really love caramel, but caramel and apples? You could kidnap me with them. 😂

However, they can be messy to eat, and to be honest, who has the time to coat individual apples on a stick?

I know caramel apples are already straightforward to make, but you can get the same yummy experience by dipping apples in caramel as you snack on them! 

This is where I want to introduce you to this caramel apple charcuterie board. And with all the gatherings and parties this time of the year, this recipe is heaven-sent.

Why You’ll Love This Dessert Charcuterie Board

• Last-Minute Dessert: This candy apple charcuterie board is as fun to make as it is to eat. It’s an effortless dessert guaranteed to please kids and adults alike without you needing to rummage through the kitchen for special cooking tools. 
• Perfect for Fall: Bring the best fall treats in one Instagrammable dessert board! Caramel and apples easily go with everything, so it won’t be hard to build the perfect caramel apple board. 
• Satisfies Every Craving: You can’t go wrong with apple caramel, but since we’ll have the fall favorite deconstructed, it opens a lot of delicious doors for creativity. Everyone can pair whatever they like, so make sure to offer variety in your caramel apple charcuterie board. 

What Does Candy Apple Charcuterie Board Taste Like?

This apple caramel charcuterie board tastes sweet, tart, rich, and even buttery. But of course, you can design your dessert board however you like, so yours can even taste savory or bitter if those are your thing. 

We made this board with tart green apples and sweet red apples, buttery caramel and rich chocolate dips, crunchy nuts, sandwich cookies, and candies.

But the secret to the best apple charcuterie board?

Having an assortment of textures, colors, and flavors!

You can even add salty snacks, spiced toppings for warmth, or other fresh fruits.

Offer something for everyone, and tune in to your cravings. 

Ingredients For Caramel Apple Charcuterie Board

• Granny Smith apples – There’s no doubt that the best apple for a dessert platter like this caramel apple charcuterie board is Granny Smith. It’s tart, complements the sweetness of the caramel and other toppings, and is enjoyable to snack on with its crisp texture. 
• Honeycrisp apples – Use green and red apples on your charcuterie! Honeycrisp not only adds a pop of vibrant red to the platter. Together with caramel, it gives the dessert board the comforting flavors we love in apple pie and tarts.
• Dark caramel sauce – You can use your favorite store-bought brand or make one from scratch!
• Chocolate syrup – Besides caramel, offer a variety of dips and sauces on your caramel apple board! You can’t go wrong with chocolate syrup. 
• White chocolate chips – Milky, buttery, and absolutely heavenly with luscious caramel and apple slices!
• Milk chocolate chips – You can add your favorite chocolate to this candy apple charcuterie board. I just personally like chocolate chips since they’re less messy and can be arranged in fun patterns on the board. 
• Candy sprinkles – For more color and texture.
• Chocolate candies – We’ll include the dangerously addictive M&M’s in our apple caramel charcuterie board. Like chocolate chips, they’re awesome for the platter since they won’t turn into a melted mess. 
• Gummy candies – Chewy and sour gummy candies add a delightful variety to this dessert board.
• Peanuts – You can use any type of nuts!
• Oreos – Perfect for dipping in caramel, but assorted biscuits and cookies are always welcome in this caramel apple board. 
• Lemon – To keep our apple slices from browning. 

Tools Needed To Prepare Caramel Apple Charcuterie

• Small bowls for arranging the toppings and dips
• Charcuterie board for presenting the caramel apple charcuterie board
• Knife for slicing fresh apples
• Colander for draining the lemon juice-coated apples
• Paper towels for patting the apples dry

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions For Caramel Apple Charcuterie

What toppings are good on caramel apples?

Crunchy peanuts are delicious on caramel apples, but have you ever tried caramel apples with pistachios?!

You can also add peanut butter for guests to drizzle over their apple slices dipped in caramel. 

What tastes good dipped in caramel?

Besides crisp apple slices, this apple candy board is more enjoyable with different dippers.

The bright flavors of strawberries and blueberries are perfect with sweet, sticky caramel, and their colors look lovely on the platter.

You can also dip pretzel rods and graham crackers in caramel. 

What pairs well with apples?

This candy apple board doesn’t have to be solely sweet. You can also include savory treats!

Some interesting savory add-ins for this caramel apple board are cheddar cheese (don’t knock it ’til you try it with apples!), ricotta, or even bacon. 

Or much better, try our bacon jam!

How to Make Caramel Apple Charcuterie Board

Ingredients:

• 2 Granny Smith apples
• 2 Honeycrisp apples (or any red apple variety you like)
• Dark caramel sauce
• Chocolate syrup
• White chocolate chips
• Milk chocolate chips
• Candy sprinkles
• Chocolate candies
• Gummy candies
• Peanuts
• Oreos
• Lemon

Tools you need:

• Small bowls
• Charcuterie board
• Knife
• Colander
• Paper towels

Instructions:

STEP 1: Gather the ingredients for your caramel apple charcuterie board.

STEP 2: Core and cut the apples into slices and place them in a bowl.

STEP 3: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the apples. Toss the apple slices in lemon juice to coat them evenly and prevent browning.

STEP 4: Arrange the dips, sauces, dippers, and toppings on the board.

STEP 5: After letting the apples rest for 5 minutes, place them in a colander and rinse the lemon juice off them under running water.

STEP 6: Pat the apple slices dry with paper towels, then add them to the board. Feel free to get creative in your arrangement here!

STEP 7: Serve your caramel apple charcuterie board with wooden skewers for the guests. Enjoy!

What To Serve With Caramel Apple Board

Serve your candy apple charcuterie board with other caramel apple desserts! But for effortless entertaining, select treats that are fun to pick and eat. 

Don’t know what to make? Try this caramel apple charcuterie board with caramel apple bites and caramel apple nachos!

The best thing about these sweets is you won’t need a ton of ingredients to make them. 

If you’re hosting a large gathering this holiday season, you can also prepare more charcuterie boards to serve alongside this caramel apple board. 

Our fall charcuterie board is perfect for snacks and appetizers, while the s’mores charcuterie board is fantastic with the cozy weather. 

I can already imagine these boards for a party with an autumn camping ambiance!

Tips About Making Apple Caramel Charcuterie Board

• Slicing apples can take some time, especially if you’re preparing them for a crowd. Use a fruit divider because, as they say, work smarter, not harder. 😉
• Don’t have fresh lemons on hand? You can also soak the sliced apples for the charcuterie board in lemon-lime soda for 5 minutes. Then, drain and pat them dry before arranging them onto the board.
• Sure, you can just grab a jar of caramel from the store for your caramel and apple charcuterie board, but if you want something unique, check out our caramel dip for apples. It’s easy and the perfect blend of sweet, buttery, and salty.

How To Store Apple Charcuterie Board

• Fridge: You can store your apple caramel board leftovers individually in airtight bags in the fridge for a day or two. However, keep in mind that some candies can sweat in the fridge, and the crunchy snacks will eventually lose their texture if stored for too long. 
• Freezer: Like with other charcuterie boards, I don’t recommend freezing and trying to store leftovers from this caramel apple charcuterie board for an extended period. They’re already exposed at the gathering, so it’s better to eat them immediately for the best quality and food safety. 

How to Cut an Apple for a Charcuterie Board

For the best-tasting, crunchy apples on your charcuterie board, let’s begin by washing them thoroughly so they’re dirt-free. Then, pat them dry, or they might get soggy when served.

Carefully cut a circle around the core to the bottom to remove the seeds.  

Next, cut the apples into 1/2 or 1/4-inch slices evenly.

We want them to be visually appealing and thick enough for a satisfying bite. 😋

Do you need to peel apples for charcuterie? 

It’s a matter of preference.

Personally, I like to leave the skin on the apple slices for charcuterie since they add color to the board, and their texture is more enjoyable to eat. 

How to Keep Apples Fresh on Charcuterie Board

The most appetizing caramel apple charcuterie board has fresh, crisp apple wedges that everyone will be enticed to grab. So, to prevent the juicy apples from turning brown, you need to coat them in something acidic, like freshly squeezed lemon juice. 

No lemon? You can also make salt water with 1/8 teaspoon of salt for every cup of water and soak the colorful apple slices in it. 

Bonus tip: Cut the apples as close as possible to the serving time!

But what if you need to prepare them in advance? After all, hosting means you’ll probably also make other dishes.

Treat them with lemon juice or salt water and refrigerate them in an airtight container until serving. 

FAQ About Caramel Apple Board

Conclusion

This visually stunning caramel apple charcuterie board will take your fall festivities to the next level. 

The easy dessert board features a variety of apples and sweets that will tickle your cravings for sweet and sour. 

Your guests will enjoy combining different flavors and textures, so don’t hold back on the appetizing caramel apple toppings and dips!

And, of course, make every apple slice irresistible by ensuring your apples won’t brown quickly. 😉

So, what are your favorite toppings for this caramel apple board? What types of apples did you use? Let us know in the comments below.

And if you can’t get enough caramel, here are more caramel recipes for pure gooey goodness. You can also make these:

• Caramel Apple Tart
• Caramel Apple Pancakes
• Apple Pear Slaw with Caramel Cider Vinaigrette
• Apple Cinnamon Brownies
• Apple Sugar Cookies