Crispy Apple Nachos with Tahini (Printable Version)
Crisp apple slices layered with crunchy toppings and a sweetly spiced cinnamon tahini drizzle.
# 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 to 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 if desired)
09 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins
10 - Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
# How To Make It:
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. Gradually 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 across the arranged apple slices, ensuring good coverage from edge to edge.
04 - Scatter 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 - Present the apple nachos right away for the best crisp texture. The apples will begin to soften and brown if left standing too long.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- It converts even the most skeptical snackers into fruit lovers within one bite.
- The tahini drizzle tastes like a cozy cinnamon roll met peanut butter and decided to be healthy about it.
02 -
- Apples brown fast once sliced, so a quick squeeze of lemon juice over the edges buys you an extra hour of prettier plating.
- Tahini separates in the jar, and if you forget to stir it first your drizzle will be either rock thick or oil thin with nothing in between.
03 -
- Chill the platter in the freezer for five minutes before arranging, because cold apples taste sweeter and hold their crunch longer.
- Double the drizzle recipe and keep the extra in the fridge for toast, oatmeal, or late night spoon raids straight from the jar.