Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 skewers or popsicle sticks
  • 6 apples (Granny Smith, Fuji or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 (11-ounce) bag Brach’s Milk Maid caramels, unwrapped
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • melted white chocolate candy coating (optional)
  • sprinkles, chopped nuts, crushed candy (optional)

Instruction

  • Wash apples and let them dry completely. This will help remove the wax that is on the apple skin, allowing the caramel to stick better.
  • Remove apple stems and insert skewers or popsicle sticks 1–2 inches in.
  • Place apples on a parchment paper–lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
  • In the top of a double boiler or in a medium pot over low heat, combine caramels and water and cook, stirring the entire time, until caramel is fully melted and reaches about 240 degrees F, 12–14 minutes.
  • Working one at a time, hold an apple by the stick, tilt the pot at an angle and swirl apple in caramel to coat. Gently tap to let excess caramel drip off, then place apple back on parchment paper. Once all apples have been dipped, refrigerate again for 30 minutes.
  • Once caramel has set, you can enjoy your apples as they are, or you can dip in melted candy coating, sprinkle on any desired toppings, and let set at room temperature.
  • Store apples refrigerated, but remove from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.