Call the dentist I made caramel apples for our grandchildren!
I love being a Grandma! I made these fun and very messy apples the other night. Our grandchildren ate them in slices and only a little at a time, so I’m not feeling to bad about it…. I thought I’d share it all with you today for Meatless Monday!
What You Need
6 Granny Smith Apples
6 Mini dowels ( popsicle sticks or think pretzel sticks)
100 Caramel squares
1/ ½ Cups chocolate candy melts
Sprinkles
Shallow dish
Piping bag and plain tip
Wax paper
Medium saucepan
Baking sheet
Nonstick cooking spray
Microwave safe bowl
Before You Start: Remove the stems from the apples, wash and dry. Then unwrap all of the caramel squares, yes this is the toughest part. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and spray with a coat of cooking spray.
Lets Make It! Push sticks, dowels, pretzels into the stem end of the apples. Place unwrapped caramels in a saucepan over medium high heat, and add 2 Tbsp of water, stirring occasionally, cook until melted. When it’s completely melted hold apple by the stick and dip apples into caramel, please be careful it is hot. Coat the apples thoroughly with caramel. Remove excess with your spoon and place the dipped apple onto the prepared baking sheet. Put the apples/baking sheet into the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. When cooled remove any excess caramel globs, from the base of the apple using a paring knife or silicone kitchen shears. Melt the candy melts in a microwave safe bowl for about one minute (time may vary depending on your microwave). Dip the bottom of the apple into the melted chocolate and cover warm chocolate with sprinkles. Return to prepared baking sheet. Fill the piping bag with the leftover melted chocolate and pipe spider webs onto each apple. Taa daa. Please note I did not have the right tip or a piping bag when I made my webs. Yours will look much better.
Makes 6
On a side note, it’s my sweet husband’s birthday today. Happy Birthday to the love of my life!
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Cindy
October 17, 2011 at 01:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love going “meatless”…desserts are my favorite meal! These look amazing…my mouth is watering!
Hope your week is wonderful…
Blessings,
Cindy
Ms. A
October 17, 2011 at 01:37 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
They turned out so cute! Love the idea of the chocolate and sprinkles on the bottom, nice added bonus.
Shady Del Knight
October 17, 2011 at 03:56 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love them apples, Katie! I don’t usually eat sweets of any kind but in this case I think I’d make an exception. Happy birthday to your husband. To call him the love of your life speaks volumes and I am very happy for you both!
Odie Langley
October 17, 2011 at 04:12 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
And so attractively done which is the only way our Katie knows how to do anything. Have a blessed week my friend.
Hugs,
Odie
Denise :)
October 17, 2011 at 05:54 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What yummy fun! And a happy birthday to your hubby! October birthdays are the best!
Sue
October 17, 2011 at 06:28 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Sure wish I was one of the grandkids!! These look delish….. I always liked caramel apples better than the candied apples. Ooey, gooey tastes better than a crunchy red topping, IMHO! Thing is… we called them both, “candy apples.” Go figure- must have been a New Mexico thing. LOL
Heather
October 17, 2011 at 07:43 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Caramel apples are my favorite! Yours are just beautiful. I tried to make them once and failed miserably. Perhaps I’ll try again!
small Kucing
October 17, 2011 at 08:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I want some :p
Christina Williams
October 17, 2011 at 09:24 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
How are you, Katherine? These look so wonderful! Please share them on the Haunted Halloween link-up at theblogentourage.com if you have a second!
Lorraine
October 17, 2011 at 09:42 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What beautiful apples! They look delicious and the photo is so pretty!
Deborah
October 17, 2011 at 12:15 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
They sound delicious. After we go to the orchards in a few weeks I am going to try this!
Eva
October 17, 2011 at 12:36 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Katherine,
Those caramel apples looks very nice and tasty.
Have a lovely Day! Hugs
Kathleen
October 17, 2011 at 12:41 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Ooh, lucky grandkids! I’ve never made caramel apples, and yours are the best ever with those wonderful Halloween webs. And happy birthday to your husband, too! (I hope he gets one of these fantastic-looking apples as part of his birthday treats!
Thanks so much for dropping by my blog, it made me smile to get your comment.
Georgie Horn
October 17, 2011 at 13:00 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
yummy~!
GraceinAZ
October 17, 2011 at 13:50 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hmmm….if only “meatless” meant desserts only, I’d be an instant convert! LOL! If my grandkids were nearby these would definitley be on my to-do list! They look spooky great! Hugs, GraceinAZ
NewEndStudio
October 17, 2011 at 14:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
It’s been ages since I’ve had one of these apples, I like the idea of slicing it up and having a bit at a time, thanks for the recipe and showing the process.
Happy Birthday Katherine’s Husband!
Jennie
October 17, 2011 at 14:37 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Good for you…. You HAVE to have toffee apples in the Autumn… In fact I had one this weekend myself. Extra brushing of teeth goin on in my family!!
Hope you had a lovely weekend. Jennie. X
Jodi Hall
October 17, 2011 at 15:23 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
yum caramel apples!!
claudia lamascolo
October 17, 2011 at 18:07 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
these are awesome how creative you are!
Ricki Jill Treleaven
October 17, 2011 at 18:13 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These are really cute. I like the spider web design on them and the sprinkles.
Sheri
October 17, 2011 at 18:43 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh I love these! They are so neat and creative. Happy birthday to your hubby too!
June Makes Six
October 17, 2011 at 19:58 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Those look so good…I have a carmel apple inspired post later this week…my kids love the carmel apples. Have a great week!
Tiffany
Chris
October 17, 2011 at 23:26 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
They look amazing. Will have to try them when i can find enough people to actually eat them. TFS
Dee
October 18, 2011 at 10:59 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
So very yummy looking and they look pretty too
brandi
October 18, 2011 at 19:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Awe Katherine, you are such a sweet grandma! I bet your grandchildren really enjoyed this sweet treat! My kids love caramel apple too. I will have to make these for them one day!!!
Amanda Stephan
October 19, 2011 at 13:12 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These look delish! I’m definitely NOT going to show these to my family, or my diet is. going. to. be. RUINED!
oh well. Perhaps I’ll just eat one…
thanks for sharing your yummy recipe!!
debbie
October 21, 2011 at 16:28 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
ahhhh…my boys love love love these. You make it look so darn easy! YUMMY!
Jacqueline Rizk (@TheOrganicBlond)
October 21, 2011 at 17:20 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
LOVE caramel apples. I am going to try some soft caramels I just made and see if they work! I’m calling you for the spiderwebs!! lol