Star Apple Slices

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These Star Apple Slices are a fun 4th of July twist on Caramel Apple Slices with star-centered apple slices covered in chocolate and star sprinkles.

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Can you believe it’s been almost a decade since I shared a tutorial for Caramel Apple Slices that went crazy viral and continues to be one of my most popular recipes?

I wanted to make something similar for summer, using the same edible gold paint I used earlier this year, but with the addition of star sprinkles.

So now it looks like falling stars! And who doesn’t love star gazing late at night after a day of fun in the summer sun!?

While I typically cut the apple from side to side (not eating the core – just around it), this time I decided to turn it on its side when cutting and then remove the core with a star cookie cutter.

Below are some basic tips, but I recommend checking out the full post, filled with many more helpful tips.

3 recommendations:

1. Cut thick apple slices so that the stick stays secure in the apple slice. Approximately 1/2 – 3/4 inch thick works good.
2. Make sure to pat down each apple slice really well with a towel to soak up any extra apple juice so the chocolate will stick better to it and not slide off.
3. Allow some of the Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers to drip off of the apple slice and onto the stick. This will act as a sort of edible glue that holds the stick and apple together.

I hope you have fun making, sharing, and eating these Star Apple Slices!

ps. I used edible paint and a pastry brush (not a paintbrush) only ever used with food.

Star Apple Slices

These Star Apple Slices are a fun 4th of July twist on Caramel Apple Slices with star-centered apple slices covered in chocolate and star sprinkles.

Ingredients

• Apples
• Star Shaped Cookie Cutter
• White or Wooden Lollipop Sticks
• Melting Chocolate
• Toppings – optional
• Edible Gold Paint – Here is a similar one
• Gold Stars

Instructions

1. First, wash your apple, turn it on its side, and cut it into slices.
2. Cut out the core with a star cookie cutter. Pat the apple slice dry.
3. Next, insert the stick at the bottom of each apple and pat the apple slices dry.
4. Cover each apple slice in melted chocolate and place on a piece of wax paper to harden. Continue this process until all of your apple slices are covered in chocolate
5. Then brush edible gold paint on the hardened chocolate and sprinkle gold star sprinkles on the wed edible gold paint.
6. Let the edible paint harden, and enjoy! (*1)

Notes

• *1. These Star Apple Slices can be made the day before and left in your fridge on wax paper (or a sealed container) until you need them the next day (although I recommend making and eating them on the same day). I left it in a sealed container for 3 days and they were delicious (not brown) when we ate the leftovers. Just don’t forget to note the 5 tips below.

More Tips

• 1. Cut thick apple slices so the stick stays secure in the slice. Approximately 1/2 – 3/4 inch thick works great.
• 2. Make sure to pat down the apple slices to soak up any extra apple juice.
• 3. Allow some of the chocolate to drip onto the stick, this will act as a sort of edible glue that holds the stick and apple together.
• 4. If you use caramel, use slightly cooled caramel so that the chocolate doesn’t melt off the apple slices.
• 5. I also recommend that you make them and eat them on the same day. The longer they sit the greater the chance for a weeping caramel apple slice, which will cause the yummy coating to break or slide off in some areas.

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