Caramel Apples

These homemade caramel apples look so impressive, but are quite easy to make. Dip your apples in melted chocolate and roll them in toppings such as nuts and candy for gourmet apples that make the perfect dessert or gift.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2

Total Time 17

Servings

Calories 347kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

4 lollipop or wooden craft sticks
4 Granny Smith apples stems removed
11 ounce package of caramels unwrapped
2 tablespoons heavy cream can also use water
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or candy melts white, dark or milk chocolate, or a combination
1 cup assorted toppings such as chopped nuts and candies

Instructions

Scrub each apple under very hot running water to remove any wax coating. Dry each apple.
Line tray or baking sheet with wax paper. Insert 1 stick into stem end of each apple.
Microwave caramels and cream in large, microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute; stir. Microwave in additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Dip each apple in melted caramel; scrape excess caramel from bottoms.
Place each apple on the baking sheet. Chill until set, about 30 minutes.
Heat the chocolate or candy melts in the microwave in 30 second increments until melted, stir until smooth.
Dip each apple halfway into the chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off. Roll each apple into selected toppings.
Chill until apples are completely set, then serve, or store in the refrigerator covered for up to one week.

Notes

If caramel becomes firm, return to microwave oven for 20 to 30 seconds or until dipping consistency.

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