Sweet and Salty Caramel Apples

Name: Sweet and Salty Caramel Apples
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 Granny Smith apples; 6 wooden sticks; 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped; 2 tablespoons water; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ tablespoons coarse sea salt; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Rating: 4.07 stars

14 Ratings
13 Reviews
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Sweet, salty and chocolaty are a great combination to have with Granny Smith Apples. Try these treats at your next Fall gathering.

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Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

6 Granny Smith apples
6 wooden sticks
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ tablespoons coarse sea salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Insert wooden sticks 3/4 of the way into the stem end of each apple. Place apples on a cookie sheet covered with lightly greased aluminum foil.

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Step 2

Combine caramels and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until caramel melts and is smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Dip each apple into the caramel and gently run apples around insides of saucepan to scrape off some of the caramel. Scrape excess caramel from the apple bottoms using the side of the saucepan. Place on the aluminum foil. Sprinkle lightly with the coarse salt and chill.
Step 3

Put the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Drizzle over the apples and return them to the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

446 calories; protein 4.6g 9% DV; carbohydrates 85.1g 28% DV; fat 13.7g 21% DV; cholesterol 4.6mg 2% DV; sodium 1484.7mg 59% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (13)

Most helpful positive review

~TxCin~ILove2Ck

10/27/2008

Great combo with the salt and the sweet sugary caramel. These are different from the usual and looked pretty too. Only you have to work fast because the caramel hardens and the salt wouldn't stick. I dipped all apples first then did the salt and the chocolate last but like I said the salt didn't stick and I kind of had to press the pieces into the caramel. These are even better tasting than the plain caramel apples. If you like the contrast of sweet/salty you'll like these. Thanks for the great idea!!! I had so much fun making these. Read More

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stephmf

10/20/2010

This is soooo much better rolled in pretzel pieces than just plain coarse salt. The pretzels paired with the chocolate and caramel made these wonderful! Read More

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(16)

14 Ratings

5 star values: 5
4 star values: 7
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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~TxCin~ILove2Ck

10/26/2008

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Sweet Apron

10/08/2009

Hands down most DELICIOUS way to eat a caramel apple. The combo of sweet crunchy tart salty is to die for. We prefer to omit the chocolate. You really just need to strategically place a few large grains of the salt on the caramel. That is A LOT of salt on the apples that are pictured. Fleur de sel is always a treat if you have it. And always use a tart variety apple NEVER Red Delicious. Read More

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stephmf

10/20/2010

This is soooo much better rolled in pretzel pieces than just plain coarse salt. The pretzels paired with the chocolate and caramel made these wonderful! Read More

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(16)

zigmondo

10/10/2006

It was better than I expected. I'm a classic carmel apple guy this was a nice variation. Read More

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BrookeMT

10/20/2009

Good caramel apples but I suggest much less salt on the ingredients list. All you need is a couple pieces per apple. I wasn't thinking and made the mistake of using dark chocolate chips and they just don't work with the sweet salty and tart of the apples. I bet these are great with semi-sweet chips. Read More

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goodNplenty

10/28/2007

I tried these and they are wonderful! I added crushed almonds. Read More

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MomE2MathU

11/02/2009

I normally love salty sweet combo's but this one didn't do it for me. I found the tart/salty/sweet combo to be strange in this case. Read More

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Ellen

10/23/2009

We used this recipe and loved it! Read More

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larae

11/30/2009

the pic above does not look that way for real. OMG and LOL i think i'll stick with regular cararmel apples. no complications Read More

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Nutritional Information

Sweet and Salty Caramel Apples

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 445.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 9 %

carbohydrates: 28 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 17 %

sugars:

fat: 21 %

saturated fat: 33 %

cholesterol: 2 %

vitamin a iu: 1 %

niacin equivalents: 10 %

vitamin b6: 3 %

vitamin c: 12 %

folate: 2 %

calcium: 11 %

iron: 94 %

magnesium: 25 %

potassium: 11 %

sodium: 59 %

thiamin: 2 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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~TxCin~ILove2Ck

10/26/2008

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Sweet Apron

10/08/2009

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(18)

stephmf

10/20/2010

This is soooo much better rolled in pretzel pieces than just plain coarse salt. The pretzels paired with the chocolate and caramel made these wonderful!

Helpful

(16)

zigmondo

10/10/2006

It was better than I expected. I'm a classic carmel apple guy this was a nice variation.

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(9)

BrookeMT

10/20/2009

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(8)

goodNplenty

10/28/2007

I tried these and they are wonderful! I added crushed almonds.

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(8)

MomE2MathU

11/02/2009

I normally love salty sweet combo's but this one didn't do it for me. I found the tart/salty/sweet combo to be strange in this case.

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(7)

Ellen

10/23/2009

We used this recipe and loved it!

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larae

11/30/2009

the pic above does not look that way for real. OMG and LOL i think i'll stick with regular cararmel apples. no complications

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