Crispy Apple Nachos With Cinnamon (Printable)
Crisp apple slices layered with crunchy toppings and a warmly spiced cinnamon tahini drizzle for a wholesome sweet treat.
# What You’ll 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 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 in an overlapping layer across a large serving platter.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon until combined. Gradually add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking until the mixture is smooth and reaches a pourable consistency.
03 - Evenly drizzle the cinnamon tahini sauce over the arranged apple slices, covering as much surface area as possible.
04 - Sprinkle the shredded coconut, roasted chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, and dried cranberries over the apples. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
05 - Serve right away for the crispiest texture and freshest presentation.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It solves the desperate late afternoon sweet craving without making you feel like you need a nap afterward.
- The tahini drizzle tastes like liquid cinnamon cookie dough and you will want to put it on everything.
- No oven, no cooking beyond stirring, and you can assemble it in the time it takes to boil water for tea.
02 -
- Apples begin oxidizing the moment you cut them, so slice them last and assemble fast, a squeeze of lemon juice helps but changes the flavor slightly.
- Tahini separates in the jar, so stir it thoroughly before measuring or your drizzle will be either too thick or too oily depending on what layer you scoop.
03 -
- Warm the tahini drizzle gently in the microwave for ten seconds before pouring, cold tahini seizes and refuses to flow gracefully.
- Toast the coconut and nuts in a dry skillet for two minutes while you slice the apples and the entire kitchen will smell like you baked something far more complicated than nachos.