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Close up of several apple pie caramel apples with wooden sticks and wrapped homemade caramels.

Apple Pie Caramel Apple

Apple Pie Caramel Apples are a sweet treat layered with flavor. These Caramel Apples are easy to put together, but look and taste expensive. If you’re craving this classic treat from Disney World or Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, you may be surprised how easy they are to recreate at home!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 5 apples
Calories: 892kcal

Equipment

  • 5 (6”) kebab sticks with pointed ends These sticks are the most sturdy and easiest to use for caramel apples but you could use a popsicle stick in a pinch

Ingredients

  • 5 Granny Smith Apples
  • 11 oz Chewy Caramel Pieces
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ cup Graham Crackers Crumbs, about 9 graham crackers
  • 11 oz White Chocolate Chips
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, optional, but helpful

Instructions

  • Wash the apples to remove the wax on the outside. For best results, you can boil water and ¼ cup of white vinegar in a large pot, then add the apples for 10 seconds at a time. Remove the apples from the water and scrub them with a cloth to remove the wax.
  • Remove the stem from the apples. Place your kebab sticks where the stem was, going about ½ of the way down in the apple.
  • Place your apples in the freezer while you melt your caramel. The cold exterior will help the caramel stay on better.
  • In a small/medium pot, melt the caramel pieces according to the package instructions (my package instructed me to add the caramel into the pot alongside 2 Tbsp of water and mix until melted).
  • Remove the apples from the freezer and dip in the caramel, placing the coated caramel apples on a cookie sheet afterwards. Dip your apples in peanuts, candy, or sprinkles at this point if desired.
  • Place the caramel apples in the fridge until the caramel is set.
  • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and the cinnamon. Stir to combine. Add the graham cracker crumbs into another bowl.
  • Create a double boiler and melt the white chocolate chips with the vegetable oil. Dip a caramel apple in the white chocolate, coating the whole thing. Immediately after, dip the bottom half of the caramel apple in the graham cracker crumbs. Then roll the entire chocolate-coated apple in the cinnamon sugar combination.
  • Allow the apples to cool on the cookie sheet in the fridge until the chocolate hardens.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Copyright The Domestic Spoon. For educational or personal use only.
  • Granny Smith Apples: Granny Smith are the most traditional choice, but you could also use Fuji apples or Honeycrisp.
  • Chewy Caramel Pieces: There are several different brands that will work for this recipe. You can use Werthers, Brachs or Kraft but be sure and select the soft and chewy caramels, not the hard ones!
  • Graham Crackers Crumbs: Graham cracker crumbs are necessary to mimic the pie crust flavor. If you prefer you could also use a cooked and crushed pie crust.
  • White Chocolate Chips: For the best results use a high quality white chocolate or white chocolate melts. A tablespoon of vegetable oil will help it melt much smoother
  • Caramel will stick to parchment paper or wax paper. A better option is to use a silicone mat or spray your parchment paper with a little bit of nonstick spray. You can also just place your caramel apples directly onto a cookie sheet and carefully remove them later with a spatula.
  • You can keep your caramel or chocolate ready to dip with the help of a hot plate, heat pad or slow cooker. Turn it to low or warm heat and place your bowl on top. This is helpful if you plan to make several caramel apples.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 892kcal | Carbohydrates: 146g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 122g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 1mg
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