How to Make Plain Caramel Apples - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's just something about the combination of sweet, sticky caramel and tart, crisp apples that makes caramel apples a timeless fall treat. Whether you're making them for a Halloween party, a cozy night in, or just as a fun activity with the kids, plain caramel apples are a classic indulgence that never goes out of style.

While there are countless variations on the caramel apple, sometimes simple is best. That's why we're sharing our recipe for plain caramel apples, which lets the p...

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Ingredients

  • 6 Granny Smith apples
  • 6 wooden sticks
  • 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 caramel apples

  • Insert wooden sticks 3/4 of the way into the stem end of each apple. Place apples on a cookie sheet covered with lightly greased aluminum foil.
  • Combine caramels and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until caramel melts and is smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Dip each apple into the caramel and gently run apples around insides of saucepan to scrape off some of the caramel. Scrape excess caramel from the apple bottoms using the side of the saucepan. Place on the aluminum foil and chill until ready to serve.
  • Nutrition

    311 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 162mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 68g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 57g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 292mg