Crispy Apple Nachos Cinnamon Tahini (Printable)

Crisp apple slices layered with crunchy toppings and sweet 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 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)

# Directions:

01 - Core the apples and cut them into thin, even slices. Arrange the slices in an overlapping layer across 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 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 over the arranged apple slices, allowing it to fall naturally between the layers.
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 while the apples are at their crispiest. Leftovers can be stored briefly but are best enjoyed fresh to prevent browning.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It solves the eternal problem of wanting dessert but also wanting to feel like a responsible human who eats fruit.
  • The tahini drizzle tastes like something from a fancy cafe but takes roughly ninety seconds of whisking.
02 -
  • The tahini drizzle thickens as it sits, so if you are prepping ahead, make the sauce separately and add a splash more warm water right before serving.
  • Apples start browning within fifteen minutes of being sliced, and a squeeze of lemon juice helps but changes the flavor enough that I usually just time everything for immediate serving.
03 -
  • Warm the tahini before whisking if it has been sitting in the refrigerator, because cold tahini seizes and fights you on every front.
  • The best platters for this are flat and wide rather than bowl shaped, because you want maximum drizzle coverage and easy grabbing.

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