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Long a Southern Favorite, caramel apples are a just right treat for fall! This super simple caramel apple recipe is one sure to please everyone.
Super Simple Caramel Apple Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
Fall treat, easy to make.
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Ingredients
- 6 fresh apples -washed and dried
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 14 oz individually wrapped Caramel Candy -unwrapped
- 6 magnolia branches or popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Wash apples and remove the stems.
- Insert wooden sticks 3/4 of the way into the stem end of each apple.
- Set aside while you cook the caramel dip.
- Combine caramels and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until caramel melts and is smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Dip each apple into the caramel and gently run apples around insides of saucepan coat evenly. Or drizzle each apple with the caramel mixture.
- Smooth excess caramel from the apple bottoms using the side of the saucepan.
- Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and chill until ready to serve. (about 15 minutes or until firm)
Notes
Magnolia branches are food safe, wash them first then whittle one end to insert into apples. Be Sure to choose branches that are sturdy
- Category: Sweets
- Cuisine: American
Mmm I have all of these ingredients right now!!
★★★★★
These are sinfully easy!
Looks yummy! I love caramel & candied apples. These are perfect for a fall party.
It has been so long since I have had a caramel apple, and these look divine I am going to try this recipe out this fall!
I had no idea magnolia branches are food safe either!
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How did you know we were going to be making caramel apples this week! The kids are excited. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t too, LOL