A delightful recipe for gourmet candy-coated caramel apples that combines rich caramel, chocolate, and a variety of toppings.
Author:Alex Lee
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:5 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Stovetop and Microwave
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 package caramel wrappers (5 wrappers per package)
5 medium apples
1 package chocolate Wilton candy melts
1 package white chocolate Wilton candy melts
Instructions
Read the post above for substitutions and tips.
Line a baking tray or counter with wax paper or parchment paper.
Pour candy (M&Ms, etc.) and nuts into small bowls or ramekins and set aside.
Place a craft stick into each apple.
Wrap each apple with caramel.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat half of the package of dark chocolate for 1 minute, then stir. Heat again for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat if needed until chocolate is thoroughly melted.
Roll each caramel-covered apple in the melted chocolate until well coated and set on the parchment paper to dry.
In a zip-top plastic bag, heat half of the package of white chocolate for 1 minute, then smush it with your hands. Heat again for 30 seconds and smush again. Repeat until melted.
Snip the very tip of one corner off the bag to create a small hole.
Drizzle the white chocolate over the top of the apples in any desired pattern.
Quickly sprinkle over any toppings you want – crushed cookies, nuts, candy pieces, M&Ms, etc.
Allow the chocolate to dry completely before storing.
Notes
Try toppings like crushed cookies, mini chocolate chips, and small-cut candy bars.
It takes about 1 tablespoon of toppings per apple.