Apple Pie Caramel Apples
1 bag Kraft caramels
4-5 large, tart apples (You can use red apples too but I like the contrast of the tart apple with the caramel)
4-5 large, tart apples (You can use red apples too but I like the contrast of the tart apple with the caramel)
1 bag white chocolate chips or white chocolate candy melts
cinnamon sugar
1. Wash, scrub, and dry apples. This is important or your caramel won't stick because of the coating stores put on apples.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt caramel according to package directions.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt caramel according to package directions.
3. Put popsicle stick in the apple. Dip in melted caramel making sure to fully coat it.
4. Place on parchment or wax paper that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
5. Cool in the fridge until caramel is set up. If you want a thick caramel layer, add another layer of caramel here and let it set up again.
6. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals. You can add a little shortening if the mixture is too thick.
7. Coat the apple with the chocolate.
8. Let it set up a little bit before sprinkling it with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
9. Cool completely in the fridge.
10. Cut into slices and serve.
Can be made up to one day ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator.
Can be made up to one day ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator.
...Or wrap them in cellophane and give them to your friends. 
I love these!!! the rocky mountain chocolate factory makes them too. thanks for sharing, what a cute gift!
Love it! I am making these tomorrow for my girls I visit teach so I will try some like this too. Looks sooo yummy. Hope you are doing well!
Kristy, I have been stalking your food blog for awhile now. I am friends with Megan Mortensen up here in Washington! I found your blog once, while looking on her blog (back when she used to blog) :) and love all of your recipes! I just wanted to tell you! :) I CAN NOT WAIT to try these caramel apples. We are going to make them this conference weekend! :) Thanks for all of the great recipes! And your new little guy is adorable! As are all of your boys! ( I peeked over to your family blog!) :)
Ooh, they sort of look like apple pie too, with the cinnamon sugar giving the white chocolate a "crust" resemblance. Sounds yummy!
How do you get your caramel to stay on the apples? Mine always runs off and I want LOTS of caramel on them! These look delicious! Thanks!!
@Melanie,
Make sure to really wash and scrub the apples because the protective coating that store put on them is thick and will make your caramel fall off. You can even let the first layer of caramel set in the fridge then add another layer.
Christy - just wanted to give you a big thanks for your tasty blog! I think we share the same palate :). I have so many new recipes to try now thanks to you. It was fun to recognize some of these - Steph Jensen is my sis in law! Thanks again!
-christy
The way I get the coating off my apples is this. Boil water in a pot then drop an apple in for 10 seconds then lift out and rub with a towel. Repeat with remaining apples. The coating is waxy so the boiling water melts it quickly.
I'm really loving your site, you have some great ideas regarding recipes, cant wait for more.
I plan on using these for my wedding favors for my fall wedding! Thank you for the recipe!
Holy freak I NEED to make this! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Omg.... I am so making these! I love Fall! I'm your newest follower. I had a new follower that pinned this. I love it! I look forward to more of your posts.
hmm such a unique recipe love it....
Has anyone made these ahead for gifts? If so, how far ahead did you make them? Did they last awhile without the caramel separating from the apple?
Thanks!
@Erin,
I made these a day ahead of time as gifts. Day 2 they were still good. Day 3 the caramel started to separate. Make sure you store them in the refrigerator so that the caramel does not get soft.
These look so good! I will have to make them. Between being allergic to tree nuts peanuts and wheat there are many deserts I cannot have but these I could eat.
There is a little store here that sells apple pie caramel apples too and they also put nutmeg in the cinnamon and sugar and that makes it taste especially like apple pie!!! Omg I am so glad you have this up :)
Awesome. Thanks!