# Fruity Dessert Fries These Sweet Spin on the Fast Food Side is Made Using Apples and Caramel By M | Published 2016-02-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-fries References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1110265/how-to-make-apple-fries) These decadent dessert fries by She Knows contributor Nancy Foster offers a sweet alternative to conventional potato by turning apples into a delicious fried snack that is ideal for sharing. The slices are deep fried and served with a caramel dipping sauce as a sugary alternative to French fries. Fries are ideal for sharing because they are meant to be enjoyed as finger food which makes them ideal appetizers -- or in this case, desserts. The apple fries are made using fresh Granny Smith applies that are sliced into strips like a potato would be. The apples are then drenched in a sugar coating of cornstarch and cinnamon and deep fried. The finish product boasts a crispy exterior and a soft centre texture. Rather than Ketchup, these fruit fries are dipped in a vanilla caramel sauce. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sweet Dessert Fries:** There is a growing trend of turning fruits into fried snacks, offering a sweet twist on traditional savory fries. - **Finger Food Sharing:** Appetizers that are meant to be shared as finger food are gaining popularity, creating opportunities for innovative and interactive dining experiences. - **Alternative Dipping Sauces:** As more unique fries are introduced, there is a trend of exploring alternative dipping sauces beyond the traditional ketchup, such as vanilla caramel sauce. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can take advantage of the rising demand for unique and indulgent dessert options like sweet dessert fries. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants and hospitality businesses can incorporate finger food sharing concepts to enhance their menu offerings and provide engaging dining experiences for customers. - **Flavor and Condiment:** The flavor and condiment industry can innovate by developing new and unique dipping sauces to complement the growing variety of alternative fries available in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air Fryer Dessert Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-fun-cake-fries.md) - [Sweet Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-funnel-cake-fries.md) - [Dippable Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-fries-dish.md) - [Fried Dessert-Flavored Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-mcshaker-fries.md) - [Rippled Air-Fried Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-fries.md) - [Air-Fried French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-fried-french-fries.md) - [Fried QSR Pineapple Fritters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-fritters.md) - [French Fry Restaurant Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifis-fry-co.md) - [Deep-Fried Candy Bar Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kushi-katsu-tanaka.md)