Description
Delightful caramel apple bites bring classic American dessert flavors into perfect bite-sized treats. Crisp apple chunks drenched in rich caramel create an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 bag (11 oz / 311 g) soft caramels (about 35–40 caramels)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) heavy cream (or milk)
- Toothpicks or lollipop sticks
- Chopped nuts (peanuts, pecans, almonds)
- Mini chocolate chips
- Crushed graham crackers
- Sprinkles
- Melted chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Fruit Preparation: Meticulously wash and dice apples into uniform bite-sized pieces, preventing browning by tossing with citrus juice and carefully patting dry.
- Skewering: Insert wooden skewers or toothpicks into each apple chunk to create convenient handles for dipping and manipulation.
- Caramel Crafting: Combine caramel candies and cream in a microwave-safe container, heating in short bursts and stirring between intervals until achieving a smooth, glossy texture.
- Coating Technique: Allow caramel to slightly cool and thicken, positioning the bowl at an optimal angle for seamless dipping. Submerge each apple piece, rotating to ensure complete and elegant coverage, letting excess sauce drip back into the bowl.
- Topping Application: Immediately embellish caramel-coated morsels with an array of garnishes such as crushed nuts, chocolate shavings, or graham cracker crumbs while the coating remains tacky.
- Chilling and Setting: Arrange decorated apple bites on a parchment-lined tray, ensuring adequate spacing. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to solidify the caramel and create a glossy, firm exterior.
- Serving: Artfully arrange the finished caramel apple bites on a decorative platter, ready to delight and impress with their intricate flavor profile and textural complexity.
Notes
- Prevent Browning: Immediately toss apple chunks with lemon juice to stop oxidation and maintain a fresh, vibrant appearance.
- Caramel Consistency Check: Heat caramel slowly and stir frequently to avoid burning, ensuring a smooth, glossy texture that coats apples evenly.
- Topping Technique: Sprinkle additional toppings immediately after dipping while caramel remains warm and sticky for maximum adherence.
- Storage Strategy: Refrigerate caramel apple bites and consume within 24 hours for optimal freshness and texture preservation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg