Description
Indulge in the sweet joy of homemade caramel apples, a timeless treat that elevates fresh fruit into a delightful dessert. Perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to simple family snacks—these caramel-coated beauties are sure to impress. With customizable toppings like sprinkles and nuts, you can create a unique flavor experience that will please both kids and adults alike. Plus, making caramel apples is a fun activity to enjoy together as a family, providing both delicious results and cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 skewers or popsicle sticks
- 6 apples (Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp)
- 1 (11-ounce) bag Brach’s Milk Maid caramels (unwrapped)
- 3 tablespoons water
- Optional: melted white chocolate candy coating, sprinkles, chopped nuts, or crushed candy
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry the apples; remove stems and insert skewers.
- Place prepared apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
- Melt caramels with water in a double boiler over low heat until smooth.
- Dip each apple into the caramel; let excess drip off before placing back on parchment.
- Refrigerate again for 30 minutes to set. Optionally dip in melted white chocolate and add toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple (approximately 139g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg