Easy Caramel Apple Recipe

Ever wonder how the heck caramel apples are made? My easy fool-proof Halloween caramel apples recipe takes just an hour to make from start to finish and will impress all the guys and ghouls you know!

Course Appetizer, Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Refrigeration Time 30

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 217kcal

Author Katie

Equipment

lollipop sticks / reusable plastic sticks
Stove Top

Ingredients

4 - 8.10 ounce bags of soft caramels
3 tablespoons heavy cream
12 small granny smith apples

Instructions

Wash and dry each apple. Place the lollipop sticks in the middle of each apple. Place on a lined baking tray in the refrigerator until ready to dip.
Unwrap all the caramel candies. Place the unwrapped caramel candies in a saucepan. Pour in the 3 tablespoons heavy cream and then heat on medium - low.
Stirring often so that the caramel melts and does not burn. Once the caramels begin to melt reduce the heat to low. Continue to stir until smooth. This process will take about 15 minutes. Do not leave the caramel unattended.
Remove the apples from the refrigerator. Place all the toppings in shallow trays near the apples. Dip one apple in caramel sauce coating until almost the entire apple is coated. Pull out of caramel and let caramel drip off.
Using a soft spatula help remove the thick layer on the bottom. Hold apple over the pot for at least one minute to ensure all the excess caramel comes off. Then roll in topping of choice, and set on the parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat until all apples are done.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Dry Apples - The number one tip I can give you when making caramel apples is to make sure your apples are completely dry. If not the caramel will not stick to the apple.
Refrigerate - Another big tip I have to mention is to refrigerate apples before dipping into the caramel. This will also help the caramel stick better.
Sticks - Sticks are a must! You need it as a handle to dip the apple into the caramel. You can use lollipop sticks or even popsicle sticks. I used plastic "wood" twig looking sticks from Wilton as pictured. I like these and re-use them year after year!
Toppings - I have used the following toppings to roll the apples in; crushed cookies mini M&M's, mini chocolate chips, coconut flakes, chopped nuts, etc.

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