How to Make Caramel Apples

Posted on 16 October 2008 Print This Post

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Since apple picking was just this past weekend - I wanted to share another really quick classic treat. The caramel apple! Now this recipe is dead easy and tastes so good. The flavours are endless with this treat but I chose just a quick simple method to tantalize your taste buds and bring everyone back to their childhood. After trying this recipe make sure you check out some other quick ways to enjoy your apples from my day at the apple orchard. Needless to say - we made a few caramel apples… as you can tell by the picture below.

Ingredients

6 apples
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 Cup Peanuts

Method

Insert a craft stick in the center of the apple to allow you to dip and roll the apple when needed. Butter a baking sheet.
Place caramels and milk in a sauce pot and melt over low to medium heat, and stirring regularly. Allow to cool briefly.

Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. After a few minutes - Roll in your favorite topping while the caramel is still warm. As you can see here - I went with the classic crushed peanuts. Place on prepared sheet to set.

I sliced the apple in two to try and get fancy with the pictures. These little treats were oh so yummy.
Enjoy!

But before you leave and go to another favorite… tell me what you like to dip your caramel apples in or if you prefer them just plain. I am always excited to hear new ideas…

Thanks everyone and have a great day.

Zesty.

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Tags: apples, caramel, peanuts

17 Responses to “How to Make Caramel Apples”

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Megan says:

October 16, 2008 at 7:26 am

Amazing caramel apple pictures! They look absolutely delicious! I love apples dipped in caramel and then the top half dipped in chocolate and mini chocolate chips!

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VeggieGirl says:

October 16, 2008 at 7:55 am

OOOOH, lusciousness!!

I like to just eat them plain

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HoneyB says:

October 16, 2008 at 10:23 am

Kraft caramels are so much better than Brachs! Delicious post!

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Juliet says:

October 16, 2008 at 11:44 am

Oooh, caramel apples - a fall classic! I usually just eat them plain.

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Bob says:

October 16, 2008 at 12:00 pm

I eat apples plain these days, but when I was a kid I couldn’t get enough of the caramel/peanut coating. I usually peeled it off and ate it by itself. Heh.

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Erica says:

October 16, 2008 at 1:27 pm

I like apples plain mostly but I think this would be an amazing treat! Another great post with beautiful pics!

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sweetiepie says:

October 16, 2008 at 2:16 pm

hi,nice to know you too.Yummy!I love caramel candy.This is a great dessert for those who like their desserts SWEET!Nice shot..you make my mouth watering now

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Dawn says:

October 16, 2008 at 4:01 pm

Off to buy Carmel - this looks like what October would taste like!

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Culinary Cory says:

October 16, 2008 at 4:27 pm

I think making carmel apples is one of the unspoken rules of fall. There is so much variety in such a simple recipe.

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Krista says:

October 16, 2008 at 4:53 pm

Oh, those look so, so good!
I like my caramel apples straight up!

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Gertrude says:

October 16, 2008 at 6:44 pm

Hi there, thanks for stopping by at my blog. Seeing the caramel apples means fall is here. The last picture look so luscious!!

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Shari says:

October 17, 2008 at 3:57 pm

I have a whole bag of caramels just waiting to be melted for this purpose. Thanks for inspiring me!

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thepinkpeppercorn says:

October 17, 2008 at 10:39 pm

ummmm yea!!! Candied apples - yum!!!

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Pumpkin says:

October 17, 2008 at 11:19 pm

We had fancy-pants gourmet candy apples as favors at our wedding. We had a “autumn” theme, so our apples were two flavors that always make me think of fall- apple pie and s’mores! The apple pie ones were dipped in caramel, then dipped in white chocolate, then rolled in cinnamon sugar. The S’mores were dipped in caramel, then rolled in mini marshmallows and graham crackers and drizzled with dark chocolate. Sooooo decadent!

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We Are Never Full says:

October 18, 2008 at 12:35 pm

omg!! childhood memories. these look so good. i really want to make these!

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Erin says:

October 19, 2008 at 11:28 pm

You’re too good! We totally bought “cheaty” caramel apple makings yesterday after seeing some particularly gorgeously decorated ones at the local pumpkin patch. Huge props to you for going all the way and actually melting the caramels.

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tastytrends says:

October 20, 2008 at 6:49 pm

i love carmel apples this time of year!!!

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