Try this yummy recipe for quick and easy caramel coated apples. Merckens Vanilla Caramel or Oringer Caramel can be used. Oringer Caramel is similar in flavor to the caramel squares, whereas the Merckens caramel has a distinct vanilla flavor. The number of apples depends on how large the apples.
Instructions
Remove the stem from the apple. Wash the apple with warm water to clean and remove any excess wax. Insert wooden apple sticks where the stems were.
Place the caramel in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt the caramel using 30 second intervals until the caramel is fluid. Set aside.
Dip the apple in the caramel and immediately place on parchment paper to set.
Optional: After the caramel has completely set, you can stripe the apple using melted chocolate, or dip the caramel apple in melted chocolate, then adorn with sprinkles, nuts or other candy decorations.
We recommend eating homemade caramel apples within two weeks if the apples are stored at room temperature. However, to extend their freshness, the apples can be stored in the refrigerator, which can help keep them edible for up to three weeks. Keep the apple wrapped in plastic wrap to ensure odors from other food items in the refrigerator do not permeate into the caramel. If the apples are stored in the refrigerator, allow to come to room temperature before serving to enhance the eating experience.
