Easy Caramel Apples are one of the ultimate fall treats! This is a foolproof recipe that's nearly impossible to mess up and it makes perfectly tempting and tasty caramel apples that are great for holidays, parties and gifting.
Easy Caramel Apples Recipe
The easiest caramel apple recipe! Made with just three ingredients, plus toppings if you want to make them extra special. One of the ultimate fall treats! Perfect for gifting and parties. Makes 7 caramel apples (about 3 servings per apple).
Ingredients
- 7 small granny smith apples (about 2 1/4 lbs)
- 15 oz. caramels, such as Werther's Chewy*
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream
- Various toppings, optional
Instructions
Rinse and thoroughly dry apples with a paper towel. Insert a caramel apple stick. Having toppings ready if you'll be adding some to apples.
Line a 13 by 9-inch baking sheet or baking dish with a sheet of parchment paper, spray parchment paper with non-stick cooking spray, set in the fridge.
Place caramels and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl (about 5 cup size bowl)
Heat in microwave in 30 second increments, stirring well between intervals, until melted and smooth. This will take about 2 - 3 minutes. If caramel is extra runny let it cool just briefly so it doesn't run right off the apples.
Dip apples one at a time into caramel on an angle so it covers nearly to the top center. Rotate and turn to coat the apple. Lift the apple and let excess run off, then run the bottom of the apple along the inside edge of the bowl to remove excess caramel. Lift the apple and turn the apple upside down to let caramel run up the apple a little then immediately roll in toppings (or sprinkle with toppings) before caramel sets.
Turn apples upright and place on a prepared baking sheet in the fridge, repeat the process with remaining apples. As needed reheat caramel in the microwave in 15 second increments for a runny, dip-able consistency.
Allow caramel to set completely, about 30 minutes in the fridge (you can eat them before this but if you want caramel to firm back up the wait the 30 minutes). Cut apples into slices just when ready to enjoy so they don't brown.
Source: Image and recipe from cookingclassy.com
