Crispy Apple Nachos With Cinnamon (Print Version)
Crisp apple slices with cinnamon tahini drizzle, coconut, nuts, and chocolate chips for a sweet healthy snack.
# What You Need:
→ Apples
01 - 3 large crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and thinly sliced
→ Cinnamon Tahini Drizzle
02 - 3 tablespoons tahini
03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1–2 tablespoons warm water, as needed to thin
→ Toppings
06 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
07 - 1/4 cup roasted chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
08 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (dairy-free preferred)
09 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins
10 - Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Core the apples and cut them into thin, even slices. Arrange the slices in an overlapping pattern on a large serving platter to create a nacho-style base.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon until well combined. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously, until the mixture reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
03 - Evenly drizzle the cinnamon tahini sauce over the arranged apple slices, ensuring good coverage across the entire platter.
04 - Sprinkle the shredded coconut, roasted chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, and dried cranberries over the drizzled apples. Finish with a light pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
05 - Serve right away for the crispiest texture and freshest presentation. Apples will begin to brown if left exposed for too long.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It assembles in under twenty minutes and looks like something from a café menu.
- The tahini drizzle is rich and earthy, a genuinely satisfying alternative to caramel.
- Everyone at the table can customize their own section with different toppings.
02 -
- Apples brown quickly once sliced, so have your drizzle ready before you cut them.
- Tahini separates in the jar, so stir it thoroughly before measuring or your sauce will be grainy.
03 -
- A squeeze of lemon juice over the apple slices slows browning without changing the flavor.
- Warm the tahini gently before whisking if it has been refrigerated, because cold tahini resists blending.