Sugar-Free Chocolate-Covered Apple Dessert

Ingredients:

• • 6 small or 4 medium-sized sweet apples

• • Water (enough to cover the apples in a saucepan)
  • 250 g (8.8 oz) sugar-free chocolate
  • 6-inch (15 cm) baking dish

How to Make It:

1. 1. Prepare the apples: Begin by washing and peeling the apples. Core the apples and chop them into medium-sized chunks. The natural sweetness of the apples will be the foundation of this dessert, so it’s important to choose a sweet variety like Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp.
   2. Cook the apples: Place the chopped apples into a medium-sized saucepan. Pour enough water into the saucepan to cover the apples. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the apples simmer for about 20 minutes, or until they become soft and tender. Be sure not to overcook them, as you want the apples to retain some of their structure.

1. 1. Drain and cool the apples: Once the apples are tender, drain any excess water and allow the apples to cool completely. You can speed up the cooling process by spreading the apples out on a baking sheet or tray.
   2. Melt the chocolate: While the apples are cooling, melt the sugar-free chocolate. You can do this in a microwave by heating the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water and gently melting the chocolate.
   3. Assemble the dessert: Once the apples are cool, transfer them to a 6-inch (15 cm) baking dish. Pour the melted sugar-free chocolate evenly over the top of the apples, ensuring that all the pieces are coated in chocolate.

1. Refrigerate the dessert: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, allowing the chocolate to set and the dessert to chill. This cooling period helps the flavors meld together and gives the dessert its firm texture.
2. Serve: After the dessert has chilled, remove it from the refrigerator and serve it cold. You can slice it into squares or spoon it out for individual servings. This sugar-free chocolate-covered apple dessert is refreshing, light, and satisfying.