How to Make Caramel Apples

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Make caramel apples the old fashioned way. --At least the way I used to when I was a kid.

These homemade caramel apples are the best in my book. Plus they're easy, fast and inexpensive.

My kids loved learning how to make caramel apples as much as they love to eat them, so we always make them together.

You will need:

• 6 Granny Smith Apples (You can also use Gala or any firm, tart apple)
• 6 Popsicle sticks - Craft sticks work fine in case they don't already come with the caramel.
• 1 bag (14oz.) individual Kraft Caramels, unwrapped
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

How to Put it all Together:
1. Cover a cookie sheet with a sheet of waxed paper. You can used lightly greased foil but I think waxed paper works best.
2. Wash and dry the apples, then poke a stick into the stem end of each one.
3. In a saucepan, mix the caramels and water. Melt over low heat stirring often to prevent bubbling. Melt until smooth.
4. Stir in Vanilla Extract.
5. One at a time, dip each apple into the caramel. Let the excess drip back into the pan. Scrape extra off the bottom with a knife then place on the cookie sheet.
6. Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Once covered in caramel you can roll your apples in:

• Chopped Peanuts
• Mini Chocolate Chips
• Mini M&M's
• Mini Marshmallows

You can also drizzle these fantastic apples with melted chocolate.

Hot Cozy Caramel Apples

I tried this caramel apples recipe because my son loves cooked apples, and caramel. The original recipe calls for adding candy Red Hots, but no one around here is particularly fond of them so I left them out.

You will need:

• 4 medium to large Granny Smith or Gala apples (tart)
• 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
• 1/2 cup Apple Juice
• 1/4 cup Butter - slightly softened. Just enough to cut through.
• 8 Caramel Squares
• 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
• 12 Red Hots cinnamon candies (optional)

1. Core each apple and from the top down remove about 1/4 of the peel.
2. Put the apples in your crock pot and pour the apple juice over them.
3. Using a fork, cut/combine the butter and sugar.
4. Inside each apple put 1/4th of the butter/sugar mixture and two caramels. (Add the Red Hots here if you like.)
5. Sprinkle the whole thing with cinnamon then cook on the low setting 4-6 hours depending on the size of the apples, until they are tender.
6. Serve these hot.

Serve with a choice of whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.

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