Gourmet Caramel Apples

After a weekend of picking apples in Door County, WI, I have enough apples to last me through winter. I decided to make gourmet caramel apples and send some love and goodness to my family via snail mail. I have two siblings in college and two young ones at home still…so these little treats were very well received. These gourmet apples are everywhere in Cedarburg, WI. All you need are apples, caramel, and any exciting treat or candy you can think of to roll into the gooey caramel.

Gourmet Caramel Apples (6 servings)

Ingredients:

• 6 apples, stems removed
• 1 package (14 oz) individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 2 Tbsp milk
• ½  tsp vanilla
• 6 wooden craft sticks 
• Toppings: M&Ms, candy corn, lightly salted peanuts, sprinkles, white chocolate (melted), semi-sweet chocolate (melted)

Directions:

1. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. Press wooden craft sticks into the top of each apple.
3. Slowly melt caramels and milk in a large saucepan over low heat.
4. Add vanilla, and stir until combined.
5. Working one at a time, roll apple in caramel until well coated. Dip each apple in assorted candy, nuts, and sprinkles.
6. Place apples on prepared baking sheet.
7. When caramel has cooled, drizzle melted chocolate on apples. Set aside until chocolate has set.