Candy Caramel Apples
Hand dipped caramel apples, covered with your favorite candy bar. Great for gift giving!
Servings: 6 candy apples
Ingredients
- 6 wooden craft sticks
- 6 granny smith apples washed, dried, stems removed
- 1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramels
- 2 T. water
- 2 chopped candy bars Snickers, Butterfinger, Twix, Reese’s, M&M's, etc.
Instructions
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper, and butter the parchment paper.
- Insert 1 wooden craft stick into stem end of each apple.
- Microwave caramels and water in large, microwave-safe bowl on high power for 2 minutes; stir. Microwave at additional 10 to 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each apple in melted caramel; scrape excess caramel from bottoms. Quickly roll bottom half of apples in chopped candy, then place on prepared tray.
- Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until set. Store apples in refrigerator in airtight container. Apples are best if they are served the same day as they are prepared.
- Cook's Note: If caramel becomes too firm, return to microwave oven for 20 to 30 seconds or until dipping consistency.
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