Caramel Apples Recipe

I chose to make only 3 apples instead of six this time! Some reviewers suggested letting the caramel sit for 5 minutes after heating it up. I tried waiting, but it worked better for me to wait just 1 minute. I used only 7 oz. of caramel and noticed that if I let it sit longer, it became too thick. I also suggest dipping the apples in boiling water to remove the wax.

My 10-year-old and I had so much fun making multiple batches of caramel apples. However, I'm grateful for reading some reviews beforehand because there are a few key points in the recipe that are important to highlight. 1) Instead of purchasing expensive caramel from the German company, opt for the more affordable option from the company that also sells the blue box of mac & cheese. It melts better and doesn't slowly slide down the sides of the apple like the German one does. 2) Boil water to easily remove wax from the apples, then wash them with soap and dry them with paper towels. 3) While waiting for the caramel to melt, keep the apples in the fridge. 4) Make sure to let the caramel cool and thicken a bit before rolling the apples. 5) Even if you use wax paper on the cookie sheet, also use non-stick spray as the caramel tends to stick to the wax paper. It was a bit of a challenge to eat the "mess ups", but overall it was a really enjoyable experience. Have fun making your own caramel apples!

The key to ensuring the caramel sticks to the apple is achieving the right consistency of the caramel. It should be thick and gooey. To control the consistency of my caramel, I used a small saucepan on the stovetop. I recommend not hesitating to let the caramel become quite thick. If it gets too thick, simply increase the heat. After coating my apple well in the saucepan, I would lift it up and spin it around in various directions to ensure an even coating. I spent a good amount of time spinning the apple to allow the caramel to cool and set before placing it on wax paper. The result was not only visually appealing but also tasted delicious!

I tried making caramel apples for the first time today and found this method of making caramel quite easy. Following advice from others, I briefly boiled the apples, wiped off the wax, froze them for a few minutes, wiped them down again, and then inserted the sticks. A helpful tip I learned is to dip all the apples in caramel before adding any toppings. By allowing the caramel to cool on the apples first, I prevented the toppings from slipping off, which happened initially when I didn't do this.

Fantastic balance of milk and caramel, resulting in the ideal texture for dipping! I followed the instructions and melted the caramels for two minutes, then allowed them to rest for a few minutes before dipping. Allowing the caramel to cool slightly and ensuring the apples were thoroughly washed to remove any wax was key. I coated one apple in crushed Oreos, another in chopped Butterfinger candy, and a third in chopped pretzels, and the toppings adhered beautifully. Extremely satisfied with the outcome, and I know my husband will be too when he returns from work!

Wow, are you serious?! Caramels, milk, and a microwave... how can you possibly go wrong with that combination? I prepared a batch for my colleagues at work and they absolutely adored them! I coated some in peanuts and drizzled homemade peanut butter shell on others (made with 2/3 cup PB chips, 2 tablespoons margarine, 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, microwaved for 45 seconds, stirred, and let it set for a minute). Ideally, the apples should go in the freezer, but I only left them in there for half an hour before refrigerating them overnight to let the magic shell solidify. Thank you for sharing this simple recipe! It made my first attempt at caramel apples a success!

It was just okay since it took too long to prepare.

These are the best caramel apples we have ever made! We followed the recipe but accidentally forgot to add the vanilla this time. Surprisingly, they still turned out absolutely delicious.

Super easy and enjoyable to prepare. I made the error of freezing the apples overnight and applying the caramel and toppings the next day. Unfortunately, they turned out soggy when we indulged in them. Next time, I'll be sure to refrigerate them just 15 minutes before serving.

Awesome! It's incredibly easy to make and tastes delicious.

Worked fantastically!

Sounds great!