Description
Easy caramel apple recipe made with crisp apples, rich caramel, and fun toppings. Perfect for fall parties and kid-friendly treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 11 oz bag Kraft caramel squares or 2 cups homemade caramel sauce
- 2 tbsp milk, cream, or condensed milk
- Brown sugar or honey (optional)
- ½ cup toppings of choice (crushed cookies, chopped peanuts, pretzels, melted chocolate, mini M&Ms)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Wash and dry thoroughly to remove wax. Insert sturdy sticks into the top of each apple.
- Make the caramel base: For quick prep, melt caramel squares with 2 tbsp milk or cream over low heat, stirring constantly. For a homemade version, cook 1 cup sugar with ½ cup butter and ½ cup cream until golden and smooth. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and coconut milk.
- Dip the apples: Tilt the pan, roll each apple in caramel, and twirl to let excess drip off. For sliced versions, drizzle caramel over wedges.
- Add toppings quickly: Roll or sprinkle toppings such as nuts, cookie crumbs, or drizzle melted chocolate while caramel is still warm.
- Cool and set: Place coated apples on parchment paper and chill for 20–30 minutes until caramel firms up.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent caramel from sticking.
- For allergy-friendly options, skip nuts and use pretzels or cookies instead.
- Best eaten the same day but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Nutritional values are estimated based on common caramel apple recipes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: caramel apple recipe