Description
Delicious Apple Pie Caramel Apples combine crisp Granny Smith apples with smooth melted caramel, drizzled with white chocolate and topped with a cinnamon and graham cracker crumb mixture for the perfect fall treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4 large Granny Smith apples
- Wooden sticks or skewers for apples
Caramel Coating
- 1 package (14 oz) caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons water
Toppings
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Remove the stems and insert a wooden stick or skewer into the top of each apple to serve as a handle.
- Melt Caramel: In a medium saucepan, combine the unwrapped caramel candies and water. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the caramel is completely melted and smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Coat Apples: Dip each apple into the warm caramel, turning to coat evenly. Allow any excess caramel to drip off to avoid thick clumps.
- Set Caramel: Place the coated apples on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them set until the caramel is firm, approximately 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.
- Melt White Chocolate: While the caramel sets, melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted and smooth.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Once the caramel has set, drizzle the melted white chocolate over each apple for a decorative and flavorful touch.
- Prepare Topping Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and graham cracker crumbs thoroughly for an even spice and texture distribution.
- Apply Toppings: Sprinkle the cinnamon and graham cracker mixture over the white chocolate-covered portions of the apples, ensuring even coverage for added crunch and flavor.
- Final Setting: Allow the finished apples to set completely before serving to ensure the toppings adhere well and the treats are easy to handle and enjoy.
Notes
- Granny Smith apples are recommended for their tart flavor and firmness, which hold up well under the caramel coating.
- Use parchment paper to prevent the caramel apples from sticking to the baking sheet.
- If you prefer a smoother caramel coating, stir gently to avoid incorporating air bubbles.
- The cinnamon and graham cracker topping adds a classic apple pie flavor; you can adjust quantities to suit your taste.
- Store caramel apples in a cool place and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.
