Crispy Apple Nachos With Cinnamon Tahini (Printable Version)

Crisp apple slices with cinnamon-tahini drizzle, toasted nuts, and coconut for a sweet, healthy snack.

# 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 - 1½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1–2 tablespoons warm water, as needed to thin
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Toppings

07 - ¼ cup chopped toasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
09 - 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon dried cranberries or raisins (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Wash and core the apples. Slice them thinly and arrange in overlapping layers on a large serving platter.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Gradually add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the mixture is smooth and reaches a drizzle-friendly consistency.
03 - Pour the cinnamon tahini sauce evenly over the arranged apple slices.
04 - Scatter the toasted nuts, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and dried cranberries or raisins over the top.
05 - Serve immediately to preserve the crunch and freshness of the apples.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The cinnamon tahini drizzle tastes like something you would drizzle over a fancy bakery treat, but it comes together with four pantry ingredients and zero cooking.
  • It converts even the most skeptical snackers into people who genuinely crave apple slices at a party.
02 -
  • If you slice the apples too far in advance they will oxidize and turn brown, so have your drizzle and toppings ready before you start cutting.
  • Tahini behaves unpredictably depending on the brand, so if your drizzle gets too thick or seizes up, just add another splash of warm water and whisk aggressively until it smooths out.
03 -
  • Warm the tahini jar in a bowl of hot water for five minutes before measuring so it stirs smoothly and mixes without fighting you.
  • Toasting the nuts in a dry skillet for three minutes with constant shaking transforms them from acceptable to completely irresistible.

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