Description
Two nostalgic fall treats become one festive, grab-and-go dessert: glazed donuts stacked with candy-coated apples, finished with drizzle and crunch.
Ingredients
12 store-bought donuts (glazed, plain, or powdered)
6 small apples or 12 mini apples (Gala or Honeycrisp)
12 wooden skewers or decorative sticks
12 oz caramel bits or red candy melts
1–2 tbsp water or heavy cream (for melting caramels)
2 oz dark or white chocolate, for drizzle (optional)
1/3 cup crushed peanuts, toffee bits, or sprinkles (optional)
1 cup cold water + 1 tsp lemon juice (to prevent browning, optional)
Parchment paper
Instructions
1. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. If slicing apples, stir lemon juice into cold water; dip slices briefly, then pat very dry.
3. Melt caramel bits with water or cream in a microwave-safe bowl (30-second bursts, stirring) until smooth; or melt candy melts per package.
4. Core apples if slicing, then cut into 1/2-inch rings; or use whole mini apples. Pat very dry so coating sticks.
5. Dip apple rings or mini apples into caramel or candy coating; let excess drip off and set on parchment 5–10 minutes to firm.
6. Set a donut on the pan, top with a coated apple ring or mini apple, and insert a skewer straight through to secure the stack.
7. Melt chocolate and drizzle over the stacks; add crushed peanuts, toffee bits, or sprinkles if desired.
8. Chill 10–15 minutes to set. Serve the same day for best texture; keep loosely covered at room temp until serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes