Caramel Apples

By: Allrecipes Staff

Sweet Creations on a Stick

Tricks and Advice

Use a combination of different colored apples: red, green and yellow.
Choose uniform-sized apples--small apples work best.
Substitute chocolate caramels for traditional.
Before dipping apples in caramel, set them on an even surface and cut half-inch slices in the top of each apple to ensure that the sticks poke straight up.
Dip apples in one quick motion; let excess caramel drip off. Holding apple upright, press toppings into caramel to hold them in place.
Use latex gloves (available at drugstores) when pressing on toppings.
Use a pastry bag with a small tip and melted chocolate to make polka dots.
Set dipped apples on wax squares or parchment paper.
And remember: caramel apples are always best eaten the same day they are made!

Create Your Own Flavors

Toppings:

Chopped nuts
Toasted coconut
Miniature chocolate morsels
Chopped candy bars
Hot cinnamon candies
Dried fruit
Licorice
Sprinkles
Popcorn
Crumbled crackers
Crushed cookies

Caramel Flavorings:

Mint or Peppermint
Banana
Orange Liqueur

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