caramel apple bites on a plate with an appetizer fork

Caramel Apple Slices Recipe

It’s the time of year for pumpkins and apples. Of the two, we definitely prefer apples. Caramel apples are always one of our favorite fall treats. When you’re looking for something straightforward and plain to serve for your fall or Halloween party, caramel apples aren’t exactly the “cleanest” treat! By cutting them into bite size servings, served with these little appetizer forks, they are straightforward to handle and clean up is a breeze.

We like to sprinkle ours with some colored sugar crystals. It adds an extra flavor & tiny crunch that changes them up a bit.

Best Apples to Use for Caramel Apples

A house favorite apples to use for caramel apples are granny smith. We find that the tart taste pairs great with the caramel to avoid having an too sweet apple bite.

Ingredients for Caramel Apple Bites

Green Apples
Kraft Caramels
Water
Gold Sugar Crystals

You could also use from-scratch caramel like this Sweetened condensed milk caramel.

Tools You’ll Need

Gold Sugar Crystals / Appetizer Forks / Kraft Caramels / Saucepan

How to cook Caramel Apple Slices

Unwrap and place caramels into a saucepan with water and heat over medium-low heat until melted, stirring constantly.
When smooth, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Wash, core, and cut apples into slices.
Place a toothpick into each slice.
Holding the apple slice by the toothpick, run the skin side of the apple in the caramel allowing the excess to run off.
Sprinkle the slices with sugar crystals while the caramel is still hot.
Place on wax paper and allow to cool completely.
You can choose to leave the toothpicks in or remove and insert small appetizer forks to serve.

How to Keep Caramel from Sliding off Apple Slices

A house favorite way to keep the caramel from sliding off the apples is to pop them in the refrigerator as soon as you’re done dipping. This will cool the caramel quickly so that it can adhere to the apples without sliding off while hot.

Toppings for Caramel Apples

We like to stick with sugar crystals, but you can top them with all of your favorite candy apple toppings. Some ideas include:

Nuts
Graham cracker crumbs
Mini m&ms
Crushed cookies

How to keep Caramel Apple Slices

Caramel apple slices are best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Caramel Apple FAQs

Makes 6

Ingredients

3 Green Apples
1 Package Kraft Caramels
2 Tbsp Water
Gold Sugar Crystals

Method

Unwrap and place caramels into a saucepan with water and heat over medium-low heat until melted, stirring consistently.
When smooth, remove from heat.
Wash, core, and cut apples into slices.
Place a toothpick into each slice.
Holding the apple slice by the toothpick, run the skin side of the apple in the caramel allowing the excess to run off.
Sprinkle with sugar crystals.
Place on wax paper and allow to cool.
You can choose to leave the toothpicks in or remove and insert small appetizer forks to serve.