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Easy Homemade Caramel Apples

Easy Homemade Caramel Apples

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This vintage 1968 recipe transforms crisp apples into glossy autumn treats with melted Kraft caramels and a crunchy walnut coating. Simple enough for an afternoon project with sticky-fingered helpers, these homemade caramel apples deliver that perfect balance of tart and sweet that’s been making fall memorable for generations.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (about 56) Kraft caramels
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 6 medium-sized Granny Smith apples
  • Chopped Walnuts
  • 6 wooden skewers or popcicle sticks

Instructions

  1. Place the caramels and water in a double boiler over simmering water. Melt slowly, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes smooth and silky.
  2. Insert a wooden skewer firmly into the stem end of each apple, pushing it about halfway through.
  3. Dip each apple into the warm caramel, turning slowly to coat completely. Allow any excess caramel to drip back into the pot.
  4. If the caramel begins to thicken and becomes difficult to spread, stir in a few drops of water to thin it back to dipping consistency.
  5. While the caramel is still warm and tacky, roll the bottom half of each apple in the chopped walnuts, pressing gently so they adhere.
  6. Place the finished apples on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper, leaving space between each one. Refrigerate until the caramel coating sets and becomes firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Author: Recipe Rewind
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Halloween
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
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