Candy-Coated Caramel Apples

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Candy-Coated Caramel Apples
45 min.
8
430kcal

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Looking for a sweet and festive treat that will delight your friends and family this Halloween? Look no further than these scrumptious Candy-Coated Caramel Apples! This gluten-free dessert is not just a feast for the eyes but also a mouthwatering delight that combines the lusciousness of soft caramel with the nostalgic charm of juicy apples.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a delightful batch of these sweet confections that serve up to 8 people! Imagine biting into a crunchy apple covered in velvety caramel, complemented by a colorful assortment of candies ranging from candy corn to gummy worms. Each apple becomes a canvas for your creativity, allowing you to mix and match your favorite toppings for a personalized touch.

The appeal of Candy-Coated Caramel Apples lies in their playful and festive presentation, making them perfect for Halloween parties, family gatherings, or a fun weekend activity with the kids. With an approximate calorie count of 430 kcal per serving, they indulge those sweet cravings while bringing a pops of color and joy to your dessert table.

So gather your ingredients, channel your inner candy artist, and get ready to impress with these delightful treats that are guaranteed to be a hit! Whether enjoyed at a party or as a treat on a cozy fall evening, these candy-coated creations will surely leave everyone smiling.

Ingredients

  • small apples 
  • 0.3 cup candy corn 
  • 14 oz individually wrapped caramels soft
  • 0.3 cup pumpkin candies and gummy worms 
  • 0.3 cup sprinkles 
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 cup cinnamon candies 
  • 1.5 oz reese's pieces peanut butter pastel eggs 
  • 1.4 oz heath candy bars crushed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • pot

Directions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place candy (except caramels) in separate small bowls. Insert a craft stick into stem end of each apple.
  3. Place caramels and cream in a heavy saucepan and heat on medium-low, stirring, until caramels have melted and mixture is smooth.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Hold an apple by its stick over pot and spoon caramel over apple to coat, allowing excess to drip back into pot (if caramel gets too stiff, reheat for a minute or 2 to loosen). Press candy into caramel on apple and place apple, stick side up, on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining apples and candy.
  6. Let apples stand until caramel has cooled, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories430kcal
Protein3.77%
Fat20.26%
Carbs75.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.63
Glycemic Load
31.84
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.1317391317824%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.34mg
Peonidin
0.03mg
Catechin
1.94mg
Epigallocatechin
0.39mg
Epicatechin
11.22mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.28mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Quercetin
5.97mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:429.56kcal
21.48%
Fat:10.15g
15.62%
Saturated Fat:4.9g
30.64%
Carbohydrates:85.65g
28.55%
Net Carbohydrates:81.8g
29.74%
Sugar:70.87g
78.74%
Cholesterol:13.02mg
4.34%
Sodium:170.25mg
7.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.24g
8.49%
Fiber:3.85g
15.4%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.26%
Phosphorus:88.26mg
8.83%
Calcium:86.23mg
8.62%
Vitamin C:7.1mg
8.6%
Potassium:291.75mg
8.34%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.83%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.81%
Magnesium:21.08mg
5.27%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.87%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.5%
Vitamin K:4.72µg
4.5%
Vitamin A:210.63IU
4.21%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.12%
Copper:0.07mg
3.59%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.78%
Vitamin B3:0.54mg
2.68%
Folate:9.68µg
2.42%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.38%
Selenium:1.16µg
1.66%
Iron:0.28mg
1.57%
Source:My Recipes