Easy Halloween Caramel Candy Apples
Halloween is already next month, and I am not even sure what my kids are going to be? My youngest daughter might want to be a clown, and my oldest a vampire, but nothing is set in stone yet. I do however already have the Halloween candy I will be passing out which happens to be Hot Tamales and some non-candy Halloween treats like little toys.
I have been spending a lot of time making sweet treats to share with you all that are perfect for parties. Today’s recipe is for easy Halloween Caramel Candy Apples that take like 10 minutes to make. I used a bunch of small candies, and even some nuts I hand on hand to make my farm-fresh apples into delicious Halloween sweet treats.
There is nothing that signifies the fall season more than a traditional caramel dipped apple. Of course toppings like Halloween jimmies, nuts, and colorful candies make them a bit more festive, but even with just caramel, I am in total bliss! Plus, with a little prep work, this is a super easy task that even the kids can help with.
Here are my best tips for making caramel apples:
Prepare you work area. Gather your toppings and place them in shallow pie plates or bowls.
Line a baking sheet with wax paper to place your dipped apples on.
Wash, dry, and insert your candy apple sticks. Since I use farm-fresh apples, they has no wax on them. However, most store bought varieties do so you will want to wash them in hot water and dry them well.
In a small, thick-walled stock pot add your caramel squares, and 2 tablespoons of milk.
Over medium heat, constantly stir the candy and milk until smooth and creamy.
Place apples into the pot, and gently pour caramel over the apples using a large metal spoon
Remove excess caramel from the bottoms of the apples using a fork, and then immediately dip the apples into your Halloween candy or coating of choice; repeat.
You can make 6 small apples, or 4 large ones from one bag of caramels from my experience.
Don’t they look pretty?
How come when I make candy apples, they never come out looking like that LOL? I LOVE candy apples.
Those are so cute! This is my absolute most favorite time of year. The leaves start to change, pumpkins are everywhere, and we get delicious nom noms like this.
Yum! I haven’t had a candy apple in forever. It’s definitely time again!
These look delicious! I have never attempted making these, but I want to now that I see how easy it is.
Making me hungry. I think this looks like so much fun for a Halloween party!
How cute are those caramel apples? I want to make them with M&Ms on the top!
Okay, these look DELICIOUS. I think they’d be perfect for my daughter’s class at school. I am not sure if they’re having a Halloween party or not, but even for a snack these would be great to bring! Pinning this now.
This is one of my favorite Halloween snacks! I have them going up on my blog in a few weeks!
These are so cute! I love the one with the sprinkles, I am a sucker for sprinkles.
These are such great treats for Halloween. And you can top them with anything you like.
These caramel apples are so cute!! I don’t’ think I have ever made them at home before like this. Love the M&Ms as a topping
Though I love caramel apples, I have never made them… now I totally want to. These look amazing. I may have to make a candy apple bar for the kids to make one day
YUM I love caramel apples. I haven’t made any yet this year but I did buy one from a kid who was selling them at a caramel apple stand last week. :)
Yum! These look so good and they look like a lot of fun to make, too! Definitely making some of these!
Those look great! I will have to make my kids some!
I love candy apples. I’ll have to try making the ones with nuts. It looks delicious.
I love making these in the Fall. I melt candy melts in different festive colors and drizzle it over the caramel apples. Yours turned out great!
These look so delicious and easy to make. The last time i tried to make them i made a huge mess. Using a spoon to cover the apples is a great tip.
Caramel apples are seriously one of my favorite parts of fall! I can’t wait to enjoy my first one this year.
We can’t buy the ones in the store, mainly because of my son’s peanut allergy, but he wants to have one so bad. I want to give these a try and see if we can make it nut free. They look so tasty!
Oh I need to make some soon. These are classic! I’m loving the candy decorations!
These are so pretty. My kids love candy apples. I can’t wait to make this for them.
I haven’t had a chance to make candy apples yet, but this is the year! I love your idea.
Making caramel apples for Halloween is one of my favorite Halloween traditions. I love how you’ve included a variety of toppings.
This recipe is delicious at any time of year. I love it all!!