🍏 Classic Caramel Apples
These Caramel Apples are dipped in silky, buttery caramel and optionally rolled in your favorite toppings. Crunchy, sweet, and just a little sticky, they’re the perfect nostalgic treat for autumn celebrations!
Equipment
- Saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment or wax paper
- Wooden sticks or popsicle sticks
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji
- 1 11 oz bag soft caramel candies (like Kraft), unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- Wooden sticks or skewers
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies, sprinkles, coconut, flaky sea salt
Instructions
Wash and prep apples
- Wash apples well to remove wax coating so caramel will stick. Dry completely. Insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple. Set aside on a parchment-lined tray.
Melt caramel
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt unwrapped caramels with heavy cream, stirring frequently until smooth. (Or microwave in a bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring in between.)
Dip apples
- Working quickly, hold each apple by the stick and dip into the caramel, swirling to coat. Let excess drip off and scrape the bottom slightly.
Add toppings (optional)
- Immediately roll apples in toppings like nuts, crushed pretzels, or chocolate chips. Place on a parchment-lined tray to set.
Cool and serve
- Let caramel apples set at room temperature for 30–45 minutes, or chill in the fridge to speed up the process.
Notes
💡 Tips for Success
Apples must be completely dry or caramel will slide off For easier eating, slice apples just before serving Add a drizzle of melted chocolate for a gourmet twist
Apples must be completely dry or caramel will slide off For easier eating, slice apples just before serving Add a drizzle of melted chocolate for a gourmet twist