You may also prefer to melt the caramel on the stove top, using a double boiler but I found the microwave to be our favorite method. Melt the caramels in the microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring between, until melted. However, if there are not, you can unwrap each piece of candy, place them in a large glass mixing bowl, and add about 2 tablespoons of water (or milk for creamier caramel) for melting. If using individually wrapped caramels, there should also be directions on the packaging for how to melt them. You will more than likely need to add water to these as well. If using caramel bits, simply follow the instructions on the bag for melting the caramel.Next, insert a stick in to the center side of each apple slice.Some use a little lemon juice mixed in water to soak the apple slices to prevent browning as well, if slicing them ahead of time. However, you want to make sure your slices are dry before dipping in caramel or the caramel will not stick. TIP: I run water over the apple slices after cutting them, to prevent browning. You’ll want to make sure your apple slices are thick enough for a stick to be inserted in to the sides, without pushing through the white part of the apple. First, wash, slice, and allow apple slices to dry.Wet Paper Towels: Because let’s face it… we’re playing with caramel so it will get on our hands and it will be easier to have these ready to go!įor easy caramel apple slices, simple follow the steps below in this easy recipe:.Wax paper: This comes in so handy when placing the apples on it, so it doesn’t stick when dry.L ollipop sticks, popsicle sticks or wooden skewers.Water for melting the caramels (check directions on package for amounts).Toppings: This is where it gets fun! See topping ideas below!.Caramel candies or caramel bits for easy melting (so you don’t have to unwrap all the caramels).Apples (as many as you’d like but we a bag of caramel bits, we had caramel left over after using a whole bag of apples, which was about 8!).Many more opportunities for different flavors! Instead of decorating one whole apple with the same toppings, many different varieties can be made with individual slices, making different caramel apple pops!.It’s a much better way to decorate them, flat, as opposed to whole apples that are round and toppings can easily slide off when dipping the entire caramel apple.Slices are so much easier to handle for small hands (perfect for kiddos) and are such a fun treat!.Why you’ll love making caramel apple slices instead of the whole apple:
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