Description
These Halloween Caramel Apples are a festive treat that combines crisp apples with sweet caramel, perfect for celebrating the spooky season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 firm apples
- 2 cups caramel candies
- 1 tablespoon water
- toppings of your choice (nuts, sprinkles, chocolate)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly to ensure the caramel sticks well.
- Insert sticks into the apples firmly, but not too deep.
- In a saucepan, combine the caramel candies and water.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature, aiming for 240°F for soft-set caramel.
- Dip each apple into the melted caramel, coating it evenly.
- Allow excess caramel to drip off before placing the apple on parchment paper.
- Prep your toppings by having them ready before dipping the apples.
- Sprinkle toppings onto the caramel-coated apples while the caramel is still warm.
- Let the apples cool on parchment paper to allow the caramel to firm up perfectly.
Notes
- Using firm and tart apples like Granny Smith provides a great contrast to the sweet caramel.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: desserts
- Method: cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Halloween, caramel apples, fall treats, festive desserts, homemade candy