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Crunchy Caramel Apples
Crunchy Caramel Apples
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Recipe - Dearborn Market
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Crunchy Caramel Apples
Prep Time40 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time10 Minutes
Calories743
Ingredients
1 package (6 ounces) pecan chips (1-1/3 cups)
2 containers (1.75 ounces each) rainbow sprinkles (2/3 cup)
1 cup nut topping (of your choice )
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
2 packages (14 ounces each) square-shaped caramels with sticks included
8 lg Golden Delicious, Granny Smith or McIntosh apples, stems removed
1/4 cup water
Nonstick cooking spray
Directions

1. In large skillet, toast pecans over low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Transfer to pie plate or wide, shallow dish to cool completely. Stir in sprinkles, nut topping and chocolate chips. Freeze 15 minutes.

 

2. Meanwhile, spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Insert 1 stick halfway into stem-end of each apple. Unwrap caramels and place in medium saucepan; add water. Heat over medium-low heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Reduce heat to low.

 

3. Dip and swirl each apple into melted caramel until evenly coated, using a spoon to pour caramel onto apple near the stick and allowing excess to drip off into saucepan. Dip top and roll sides of apples in nut mixture to evenly coat. With gloved hand, lightly press mixture into caramel. Place apples, stick side up, onto prepared cookie sheet. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 2 days. To serve, let apples stand at room temperature 30 to 45 minutes or until caramel softens slightly.

 

Nutritional Information
  • 34 g Fat
  • 7 g Saturated Fat
  • 10 mg Cholesterol
  • 333 mg Sodium
  • 104 g Carbohydrates
  • 5 g Fiber
  • 10 g Protein
40 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
743
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 8 servings
1 package (6 ounces) pecan chips (1-1/3 cups)
Diamond of California Chopped Pecans, 8 oz
Diamond of California Chopped Pecans, 8 oz
$9.99$1.25/oz
2 containers (1.75 ounces each) rainbow sprinkles (2/3 cup)
Betty Crocker Rainbow Sprinkles, 10.5 oz
Betty Crocker Rainbow Sprinkles, 10.5 oz
$5.79$0.55/oz
1 cup nut topping (of your choice )
Bowl & Basket Lightly Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts, 16 oz
Bowl & Basket Lightly Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts, 16 oz
$2.99$0.19/oz
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
GHIRARDELLI Semi-Sweet Chocolate Premium Baking Chips, Chocolate Chips for Baking, 12 OZ Bag
GHIRARDELLI Semi-Sweet Chocolate Premium Baking Chips, Chocolate Chips for Baking, 12 OZ Bag
$5.99$0.50/oz
2 packages (14 ounces each) square-shaped caramels with sticks included
Not Available
8 lg Golden Delicious, Granny Smith or McIntosh apples, stems removed
Granny Smith Apple
Granny Smith Apple
$1.87 avg/ea$2.99/lb
1/4 cup water
Bowl & Basket Spring Water, 16.9 fl oz, 24 count
Bowl & Basket Spring Water, 16.9 fl oz, 24 count
$4.49$0.01/fl oz
Nonstick cooking spray
Pam Original Easy Cleanup No-Stick Cooking Spray, 6 oz
Pam Original Easy Cleanup No-Stick Cooking Spray, 6 oz
$5.19$0.87/oz

Nutritional Information

  • 34 g Fat
  • 7 g Saturated Fat
  • 10 mg Cholesterol
  • 333 mg Sodium
  • 104 g Carbohydrates
  • 5 g Fiber
  • 10 g Protein

Directions

1. In large skillet, toast pecans over low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Transfer to pie plate or wide, shallow dish to cool completely. Stir in sprinkles, nut topping and chocolate chips. Freeze 15 minutes.

 

2. Meanwhile, spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Insert 1 stick halfway into stem-end of each apple. Unwrap caramels and place in medium saucepan; add water. Heat over medium-low heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Reduce heat to low.

 

3. Dip and swirl each apple into melted caramel until evenly coated, using a spoon to pour caramel onto apple near the stick and allowing excess to drip off into saucepan. Dip top and roll sides of apples in nut mixture to evenly coat. With gloved hand, lightly press mixture into caramel. Place apples, stick side up, onto prepared cookie sheet. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 2 days. To serve, let apples stand at room temperature 30 to 45 minutes or until caramel softens slightly.