Nothing says Autumn like caramel apples. Or maybe that’s just an excuse to make something with caramel. Is there anything yummier than caramel?
let’s make caramel apples recipe
We used a simple recipe on the back of a bag of Kraft caramels.
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caramel apples ingredients
- 5-6 apples, washed, well dried
- 1 package (14 oz.) Kraft caramels (about 50)
- 2 Tbsp. water
- Skewers
instructions to make caramel apples
Step 1
I gave the kids the task of peeling each of the 50 little individually wrapped caramels. Rachel couldn’t do this without eating every one that she touched so Nicholas took over.
Step 2
Insert apple skewers into the stem end of each apple. I found skewers readily available in the produce section of our grocery store, near the apples, of course.
Nicholas took care of removing the apple stems and sticking the skewers.
It’s nice that he’s old enough to act as a real sous chef in the kitchen with me rather than just playing around and making a mess like little kids do.
Step 3
Cover a large plate or tray with wax paper then grease with butter (be very generous with the butter or they WILL stick). Set aside.
Step 4
Place caramels and water in a large saucepan; cook on medium to low heat until the caramels are completely melted, stirring constantly.
Step 5
Dip the apples into melted caramel until evenly coated, spooning caramel over apples if necessary. Allow the excess caramel to drip off.
Note: Don’t let the caramel get too hot or it will have some air bubbles in it. This doesn’t affect the taste just the aesthetics.
Step 6
Scrape the bottoms of the apples, then place them on a prepared plate. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
Step 7
Remove from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving. Store leftover dipped apples in the refrigerator.
Nicholas was excited to take a bite of his apple.
Welcome Autumn!
Yummy Caramel Apples Recipe

This caramel apple recipe is very easy to make. Kids can absolutely help and will definitely love the taste!
Materials
- 5-6 apples, washed, well dried
- 1 package (14 oz.) Kraft caramels (about 50)
- 2 Tbsp. water
Tools
- Skewers
- Plate or tray
- Spoon
- Wax paper
Instructions
- Peel each of the 50 little individually wrapped caramels.
- Remove the apple stems and insert the skewers.
- Cover a large plate or tray with wax paper then grease with butter (be very generous with the butter or they WILL stick). Set aside.
- Place caramels and water in a large saucepan; cook on medium to low heat until the caramels are completely melted, stirring constantly.
- Dip the apples into melted caramel until evenly coated, spooning caramel over apples if necessary. Allow the excess caramel to drip off.
- Scrape the bottoms of the apples, then place them on a prepared plate. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
- Remove from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving. Store leftover dipped apples in the refrigerator.
Did you make this yummy and easy caramel apples recipe? What did your kids think?
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