These easy caramel apples are such a classic fall treat. This recipe is semi-homemade using store bought soft caramels, melted and coated around a tangy apple. These caramel apples are perfect for a party, wrapping up as gifts, or just enjoy as sweet treat.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time2 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: autumn, caramel apples, Easy, fall
Servings: 8
Calories: 331kcal
Ingredients
16ozsoft caramels(like
3TBSheavy cream
8medium to large apples
8popsicle sticks or lollipop sticks
Topping Ideas:
mini chocolate chips
chopped nuts
crushed oreos
sprinkles
drizzled white chocolate or regular chocolate
Instructions
Rinse and thoroughly dry the apples with a paper towel.
Insert sticks into the middle of each apple from the top.
Combine soft caramels and heavy cream in a large microwave safe bowl.
Heat in 30 second increments, stirring in between each until fully smooth.
Dip the apples into the caramel, rotating them around to cover the apples almost completely. Scrape off any excess caramel that drips to the bottom of the apples.
Then immediately roll apples in the preferred toppings. Or set them onto some parchment paper.
Once caramel is set drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
Refrigerate the apples to allow the caramel to set completely .
Cut apples into slices and enjoy.
Notes
**Calories are based on apples with just caramel on them and doesn't include other toppings.