Apple Pie Caramel Apples

​This week has been hot hot hot in Florida! I decided that wasn’t going to hold me back from enjoying one of my favorite fall treats. Caramel apples! I keep thinking that if I continue to make fall treats… JUST maybe the weather will change its mind and start cooling down. I will have to keep you posted on that. ​

These gourmet caramel apples are delicious and bring the perfect amount of fall to my bungalow! I love to make them for neighbors and I have had people tell me they look forward to them every year. Disclaimer: They are also addictive. Very addictive. Don’t think you’ll just eat one even though they are big enough to share with the whole family. 

Caramel Apple Ingredients

Apple pie has to be the most classic and traditional fall dessert there ever has been. Come on. Flakey crust with sweet apple filling baked to perfection. Nothing gets better than that.

Except for…. these Apple Pie Caramel Apples! Try them out yourself and let me know if I have you convinced. 

This recipe calls for Honeycrisp apples and Honeycrisp apples only. Most caramel apple recipes call for Green Apples, however, the trick to getting the perfect combination of sweet and tart is in the Honeycrisp. They are usually in season from September to November, but I have been able to find good ones starting in August! 

The most important thing with this simple but delicate recipe is NO substitutes on the ingredients. Since there are only five ingredients every single one will make the difference between a good caramel apple and one that keeps people talking.

Apple Pie Caramel Apples

Apple Pie Caramel Apples

Madison Bess
These Apple Pie Caramel Apples even taste like fall. A touch of cinnamon with a tart HoneyCrisp apple will keep your home cozy during the holiday season.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 5 Apples

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Honeycrisp Apples
  • 11 oz Krafts Caramel Candies
  • 10 oz Ghirardelli White Chocolate Melting Wafers
  • 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Cinnamon Sugar
  • 5 Popsicle Sticks

Instructions
 

  • Scrub and clean apples under water removing the wax. Dry apples. Stick popsicles in the tops of apples.
  • Add caramel candies and heavy cream in a sauce pan over medium to low heat. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
  • Dip the apples into the melted caramel allowing the excess to drip back into sauce pan. After dipping each apple place into the fridge on a cookie sheet cover in plastic wrap.
  • Melt white chocolate in a sauce pan on low. Stir until completely smooth and melted. Dip the caramel apples into the white chocolate covering apples. Sprinkle cinnamon immediately after dipping. Place back in fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Tip 1: Do NOT heat up caramel candies and white chocolate too fast. If the candy is too hot it will not stick to the apples or will crack.
Tip 2: Wash your apples well. This makes a big difference in the appearance and making sure the candy doesn’t slide off.
Tip 3: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly by turning the apple over a bowl. This will catch all the extra sugar and makes it easy to cover entire apple.
Tip 4: Keep trying this recipe over and over! It took me several attempts to get it right. Your stove might heat quicker or slower than mine so use your best judgment. If they crack or slide it’s okay. They will still taste delicious! 

These Apple Pie Caramel Apples will win over your neighbors, friends, and even your mother in law!  They are fun to make and a great recipe to do as a group activity. I love seeing post so tag me on Instagram @theblushingbunglow and use our hashtag #blushingbungalow

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