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.
Prep Time::8 mins
Cook Time::2 mins
Additional Time::15 mins
Total Time::25 mins
Servings::6
Yield::6 caramel apples
Ingredients
6 apples
6 wooden craft sticks
cooking spray
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
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.
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How to Make Caramel Apples
Celebrate fall in the sweetest way: With this homemade caramel apple recipe! You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions 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
“Quick and easy,” raves Momofmy4crazykids. “I used half 'n half instead of the milk, they turned out great. The kids loved dipping their own apples!"
“Great recipe,” according toMichele Ward. “I made this with Granny Smith apples and coated them with chopped peanuts. One of my coworkers said they were the best caramel apples she has ever had!”
“These were perfect,” saysKristi. “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 byCorey Williams