Description
Caramel Apple Magic whisks autumn’s sweetest charm into a delightful dessert that captures seasonal nostalgia. Crisp orchard apples draped in rich, golden caramel create an irresistible treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8–10 medium apples (washed and dried)
- 22 ounces (624 grams) (2 bags) individually wrapped caramel candies
Liquid Ingredient:
- 4 tablespoons milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream
Toppings:
- Assorted toppings (chocolates, sprinkles, nuts, etc.)
Instructions
- Prepare wooden skewers and firmly insert them into the apple centers, positioning the apples vertically in the freezer for 15 minutes to help caramel adhere better.
- Create a double boiler by placing a heat-safe glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, melting caramels and milk together while continuously stirring until achieving a silky, uniform texture around 5-7 minutes.
- Remove apples from freezer and carefully tilt the caramel bowl, rotating each apple to ensure complete and even coating, allowing excess caramel to gently drip off.
- Transfer caramel-dipped apples onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining space between each apple to prevent sticking.
- Quickly chill the coated apples in the refrigerator for approximately 20 minutes until caramel sets and becomes firm.
- Optional decoration: Melt chocolate in a separate bowl and use a spoon or piping bag to create artistic drizzles, then sprinkle chopped nuts or colorful toppings while chocolate remains slightly wet.
- Return decorated apples to refrigerator for an additional 10 minutes to solidify toppings completely.
- Store finished caramel apples in the refrigerator, consuming within 2-3 days for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Freezing apples for 15 minutes before dipping helps caramel adhere better and prevents sliding.
- Select premium soft caramels that melt smoothly and provide rich, consistent coating.
- Monitor caramel heat carefully to prevent burning or becoming too thick, which makes dipping challenging.
- Try crushed graham crackers, toasted coconut, or mini chocolate chips for unique flavor combinations and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 17 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg