5.0 from 15 votes
Caramel Apples
A sweet and entertaining treat, caramel apples are made with just three simple ingredients. Easy and delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 apples
Calories: 477 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 Granny Smith apples
- 14 ounces caramel bits or unwrapped caramel squares
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Clean the waxy coating off of apples by scrubbing them in a large bowl full of water with 2 tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice added.
- Remove the stems and push or tap a popsicle stick into the stem end. Use a rolling pin or mallet to tap them in if they resist. Chill apples well in the refrigerator.
- Prep a baking sheet by lining it with lightly buttered parchment. Move apples to the freezer, just for the 5 minutes it takes to melt the caramel.
- Heat caramel bits and milk in a saucepan on medium-low setting until smooth and creamy, stirring consistently. Do not boil.
- Dip each apple into the hot caramel while turning to coat. Roll the coated apples in toppings if desired.
- Place apples on the prepared pan and cool completely in the refrigerator, about 2 hours.
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Notes
- For Microwaving: Place caramel bits and milk in a medium bowl and microwave for approximately 4 mins, in 30 second intervals, until smooth. Stir between intervals and let caramel sit 2-3 minutes before coating apples. (We found the caramel comes out smoother and is easier to control when cooked on the stovetop.)
- Be careful not to bring the caramel to a simmer or boil, as doing so will set the candy and make your caramel too hard.
Nutrition Information
Calories
477
(24%)
Carbohydrates
102g
(34%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
248mg
(10%)
Potassium
419mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
84g
(168%)
Vitamin A
155IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4apples
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477 | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 102g | 34% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 84g | 168% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.