Recipes Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Caramel Apple Recipes Caramel Apples 4.6 (259) 204 Reviews 74 Photos Incredibly delicious caramel apples! The caramel coating is very gooey, so refrigerate the apples for about 15 minutes, or until the caramel has firmed up. Submitted by Suzie Updated on November 9, 2023 Save Rate Print Share 74 74 74 74 74 Prep Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 2 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 caramel apples Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 6 apples 6 wooden craft sticks cooking spray 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped 2 tablespoons milk Directions Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place caramels and milk in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave for 2 minutes, stirring once. Set aside to cool briefly. Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place on prepared sheet to set. More About This Recipe: Celebrate fall in the sweetest way: With this homemade caramel apple recipe! How to Make Caramel Apples You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe above, but let's go over the basics: Caramel Apple Ingredients This caramel apple recipe requires just three ingredients: apples, caramels, and milk. You’ll also need wooden craft sticks and cooking spray. Best Apples for Caramel Apples We recommend a tart or sweet-tart apple variety for this recipe, such as Granny Smith apples, because the tart flavor will perfectly balance the sweet caramel. Other good options include Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji apples. How to Make Homemade Caramel Apples Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade caramel apples: Remove the stem from each apple and press a wooden stick into the top.Melt the caramels with milk in the microwave and cool slightly.Roll each apple in the caramel sauce, then cool on a prepared baking sheet. Recipe Tip These caramel apples are wonderful as-is. However, if you want to jazz them up a bit, consider the following toppings: Chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)Colorful sprinklesMelted milk or white chocolateCandy bar pieces (such as Heath Bars or Reese’s Cups)Crushed OreosToasted coconut flakes How to Store Caramel Apples Store the cooled and set caramel apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. They make great gifts — just wrap each one in cellophane and tie with a festive ribbon. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “These were so easy and delicious,” raves Kimi. “My kids loved helping me make them.” “Great recipe,” according to Michele Ward. “I made this with Granny Smith apples and coated them with chopped cocktail peanuts. One of my coworkers said they were the best caramel apples she has ever had!” “These were perfect,” says Kristi. “It made exactly six apples with very little caramel left over. Like a few of the other reviewers, I put my apples in the freezer before dipping so the caramel would set up.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 350 Calories 6g Fat 76g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 350 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 7% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Sodium 166mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 76g 28% Dietary Fiber 4g 16% Total Sugars 62g Protein 4g 7% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Calcium 108mg 8% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 343mg 7% * 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved