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caramel apples from The Jewish Kitchen
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Caramel Apples

Crunchy and sweet, these apples will be a delight for your taste buds. They are rich in flavor from the caramel and if nuts are added, it will be a little bit of sweet and salty heaven for your taste buds.
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 wooden sticks
  • 6 apples washed and dried remove stems
  • 1 lb. caramels we recommend Kraft caramels
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • chopped nuts optional
  • sprinkles optional
  • small pieces of candy optional, such as M & Ms, or chocolate-covered toffees, etc.

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and coat it with baking spray. Set aside.
  2. Insert a wooden stick into the stem part of each apple and set aside.
  3. If using chopped candies and/or nuts or sprinkles, pour them onto individual paper plates and set aside.
  4. In a microwaveable glass bowl, add the caramels and water.. Microwave for 2 minutes and stir to combine. If the caramel is not melted add a few seconds more .
  5. Carefully dip one apple at a time into the melted caramel, letting the excess dip back into the bowl. If desired, then dip the apples into the chopped candies and/or nuts and place onto the sprayed baking sheet to set.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 - 60 minutes. Serve and enjoy.