How to Make Caramel Apples Using Pre-Made Caramel

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream is dairy-free and lower in calories.

Wash the apples in warm water to remove the wax.

Remove the stems by twisting them until they break off.

Insert wooden apple sticks into the apples where the stems were.

Measure about 1 pound of caramel using a scale, which will cover 3 to 4 medium-sized apples.

Microwave the caramel in a bowl for 1 minute, then stir.

Microwave the caramel for an additional 30 seconds and stir again, repeating until the caramel is thin enough to dip apples.

Dip the apple in a scooping motion to ensure the top is covered, turning to achieve even coverage.

Shake the apple up and down and scrape the side of the bowl to remove excess caramel.

Place the dipped apple on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.

For a softer caramel, measure 1 pound of caramel and 3.2 ounces of white chocolate in separate bowls.

Melt the caramel as instructed earlier and microwave the white chocolate in 30-second intervals until melted.

Mix the melted white chocolate into the melted caramel and microwave for another 15 to 20 seconds if it becomes too thick.

Dip the apples in the caramel mixture and place on parchment to set up at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

For a thicker caramel, measure 1 pound of caramel and melt as instructed, then add half to 1 ounce of powdered sugar and mix well.

Dip the apples in the caramel and place on parchment to set up.

Once the caramel has set, use scissors to trim the excess from the bottom of the apple and smooth the cut edge with your finger.

Melt a small amount of white chocolate to decorate the caramel apples with chocolate crispies or other desired decorations.

Drizzle with melted chocolate and allow it to set completely at room temperature before packaging.

Package the caramel apples using cellophane bags, plastic apple containers, or clear boxes.

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