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Description
Create delightful caramel apples with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for fall, Halloween, or a sweet treat any time of year. Customize your apples with various toppings for a fun and delicious experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1 (14 ounce) package caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, sprinkles, chocolate chips, sea salt
- 6 wooden sticks
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Remove stems and insert a wooden stick into the core of each apple.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine unwrapped caramel candies and milk or heavy cream.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the caramel is completely melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Dip each apple into the melted caramel, turning to coat evenly. Lift the apple and let excess caramel drip off.
- If using toppings, immediately roll the caramel-covered apple in your desired toppings.
- Place the caramel apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the caramel to set before serving.
Notes
- For easier dipping, you can transfer the melted caramel to a tall, narrow glass.
- If the caramel becomes too thick while dipping, microwave for a few more seconds to soften it.
- Store caramel apples in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg