Caramel Apples

4.58 from 7 votes

Homemade Caramel Apples are the ultimate fall treat! Let me show you how easy it is to make gourmet Caramel Apples everyone will love!

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Additional Time20

Total Time50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: apples

Author: Jamie Sherman

8 - 10 medium apples whichever kind is your favorite! washed and dried completely
2 bags individually wrapped caramels candy 11-oz. each
4 tablespoons milk, half-and-half or heavy cream
Assorted chocolates, candy, sprinkles, nuts, etc. for decorating

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
Add sticks or skewers to the apples. Place the apples in the freezer while you are melting the caramels.
In a heavy saucepan, combine unwrapped caramels and milk. Stirring constantly, melt the caramels over medium-low heat until smooth and creamy.
Dip an apple in the caramel. Place it on parchment paper. Repeat with remaining apples. Immediately place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to set the caramel.
Once the caramel is set, decorate the caramel apples (optional). Drizzle with chocolate and/or dip in assorted topping ideas.
Store the apples in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Store the apples in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Some of my favorite toppings are melted toppings are chocolate, assorted candies, sprinkles, nuts, crushed cookies, crushed graham crackers, crushed pretzels, and shredded coconut ... feel free to experiment!
To add chocolate, use a small squeeze bottle, drizzle melted chocolate in sections over caramel apple, and immediately add sprinkles. Let the apple set for a few minutes until the chocolate is hard, and then continue with the rest of the apple, working in sections.
Nutritional values will vary depending on your chosen toppings and the amount of caramel on your apples.