Caramel Candy Apple Slices (Print)

Crisp apple slices coated in rich caramel and finished with crunchy peanuts for a delightful snack.

# Ingredients:

→ Apples

01 - 2 large crisp apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), washed and dried

→ Caramel

02 - 1 cup soft caramels (approximately 24 pieces), unwrapped
03 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream

→ Toppings

04 - 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, finely crushed
05 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
06 - 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional)

→ Additional

07 - 12 wooden popsicle sticks or lollipop sticks
08 - Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with nonstick spray.
02 - Cut each apple into 6 thick slices, removing the core and seeds from each slice. Pat slices dry with paper towels.
03 - Insert a popsicle stick into the bottom of each apple slice, pushing approximately halfway through.
04 - In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the caramels with heavy cream, stirring constantly until smooth, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - Dip each apple slice into the warm caramel, allowing excess to drip off. Use a spoon to help cover the sides if needed.
06 - Immediately sprinkle or dip the caramel-coated apple slices in crushed peanuts. Add chocolate chips or sea salt if desired.
07 - Place coated slices on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to set.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They take only 30 minutes total but feel way more impressive than the effort required.
  • You can make them with what's already in your pantry, no special ingredients needed.
  • The contrast of soft caramel, crisp apples, and crunchy peanuts keeps happening with every bite.
02 -
  • Pat your apple slices completely dry before doing anything else. Even a little moisture will make the caramel slide right off instead of sticking.
  • If your caramel gets too thick while you're working, warm it gently for 30 seconds. If it gets too thin, let it cool slightly—it thickens as it cools.
03 -
  • Crush your peanuts with a rolling pin in a zip-top bag instead of a food processor. You'll get nice chunky texture instead of powder, and cleanup is basically nothing.
  • Keep a small bowl of water nearby while you're dipping, and dip your fingers in it between slices so the caramel doesn't stick to your hands and slow you down.
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