Southern-Style Caramel Apples

Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 6

Recipe Description

Branch out and get creative with some of your favorite toppings. Gone are the days of traditional caramel apples. 

Preparation Instructions

Remove the stems from apples, and insert food-safe branches or craft sticks. Microwave caramels, vanilla extract, and water until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Quickly dip or drizzle apples with caramel mixture; roll or sprinkle with crushed peanut brittle or toasted pecans, if desired. Stand apples on lightly greased wax paper, and chill 15 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

• 6 Apples
• Food-safe branches, such as magnolia twigs or craft sticks
• 1 (14-oz.) package caramels
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon water
• Crushed peanut brittle or toasted pecans