I have great childhood memories eating these delicious Caramel Apples on a stick, usually at a local country fair or farmer’s market. Growing up in valley famous for growing apples, there were so many ways to enjoy apples. I remember lots of Red Candy Apples or Toffee Apples, but felt like they broke my teeth. I always hoped to find Caramel Apples.
Chewy Caramels are an American classic. I’m sure it was invented by Kraft foods, as this recipe is also known as Kraft Caramel Apples. Big companies always find ways to incorporate their products into recipes, like Caramel Rice Krispies Squares, using caramels instead of marshmallows.
Living in Australia, it’s hard to find the Kraft Caramels, so I usually use Werther’s Caramels or Werther’s Chewy Toffees. They’re basically the same thing and work well for this recipe.
What Apples Best for Caramel Apples?
It’s always best to use unwaxed apples, but if you can’t find them, wipe them with apple cider vinegar to attempt to remove the wax. Remember to rinse with water. It’s so important the apples are completely dry, so the caramel sticks to the apples. You can use whatever type of Apples you like. I like sweeter apples like Gala or Pink Lady. Granny Smiths are too sour for me, but others like the contrasting flavors.
Wax paper vs baking paper – wax paper is for cold food and baking paper is for hot foods. Wax paper is hard to find here in Australia, so if you use baking paper or parchment paper, spray the surface with cooking spray. This allows you to place the Caramel Apples with minimal sticking.
Finally, you can use any apples you like, however it seems that tart Granny Smith apples are often used to contrast the super sweet Caramel sauce on the Caramel Apples. But really use whatever apples are in season, that’s always best.
This Caramel Apples recipe is a family autumn favorite, perfect for halloween and parties. An easy fall classic the whole family will love – Kraft Caramel Apples
Caramel Apples
Ingredients
- 6 apples unwaxed
- 14 oz/400g Soft Caramels
- 2 tablespoons milk or whipping cream
- 6 popsicle stick or lollipop stick
Instructions
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Wash and wipe the apples until they are completely dry (not even a drop of moisture!). Remove the stems from each apple and insert a popsicle stick into the top of each apple.
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Unwrap the caramels into a saucepan, add milk/whipping cream and place over medium-low heat. Cook until the mixture is melted, usually about 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Dip the apples into the melted caramels. Use a tablespoon to spoon over extra caramels over the apples if needed. Allow excess caramel to drip off, and scrape any excess caramel from the bottom of the apples. Place on the prepared wax paper sheet.
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Refrigerate the Caramel Apples for at least 30 minutes.
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Nicole White
October 7, 2019 at 6:45 pmThese apples look absolutely delicious and I have included them in my round up of Halloween desserts! Thank you so much for allowing me to share!!
Peter's Food Adventures
October 7, 2019 at 6:59 pmAwww, thanks is Nicole! They’re a family favorite!!! 😊
Valya @ Valya's Taste of Home
October 1, 2017 at 9:15 amThese apples look so good. Perfect fall treat!
PetersFoodAdventures
October 1, 2017 at 7:43 pmThanks Valya! Love caramel! ????
Roxana
September 29, 2017 at 6:41 pmOMG! I just love them! I will definitely gonna make them! Thank you for sharing the recipe! xoxo
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PetersFoodAdventures
September 30, 2017 at 12:08 amThanks for checking them out! 🙂 A perfect fall treat!
Anna
September 29, 2017 at 5:13 pmI tried to eat a caramel apple only once in my life and still remember my hair sticking to it and caramel on my sleeves and face. Definitely, not a treat for a messy eater like me. My son doesn’t mind sticky face and clothes so he has it sometimes when we are at a fair or another helloweenish event. I have to turn my face away and breathe deeply when he is eating it. Sometimes I think he is right about me having OCD… Great post, BTW!
PetersFoodAdventures
September 30, 2017 at 12:09 amHaha! Thanks Anna! You are right, soooo sticky and gooey and chewy…. The sticky face fear must be an Eastern European mum thing…. I think my mum also hated the idea of me eating something so sticky too!! 🙂
Aria
September 29, 2017 at 2:02 pmWow! What a fabulous idea,This is so beautiful and delicious looking, can’t wait to try this, thanks for sharing!!!
PetersFoodAdventures
September 30, 2017 at 12:10 amThanks for checking it out Aria! Sooo good, I love to eat the leftovers in the pan with a spoon, but it hardens so quickly! 🙂