Description
This DIY Caramel Apple Kit is the perfect Halloween food gift or fall treat. It comes together in just 20 minutes with simple ingredients like apples, caramel, and pecans. Package it in a jar for a creative caramel apple gift or add it to a festive food gift basket.
Ingredients
1 crisp apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1 wooden stick
8–10 soft caramels
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons milk or cream
1 small jar for packaging
String for decoration
Instructions
1. Chop the pecans into small pieces.
2. Rinse and dry the apple thoroughly. Remove stem and insert the stick into the apple center.
3. Line a plate with parchment or wax paper and spray lightly with nonstick spray.
4. Melt the caramels with 1–2 tablespoons milk in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Let cool for 2 minutes.
5. Dip the apple into the caramel, letting excess drip off.
6. Refrigerate the apple for 15 minutes until caramel firms.
7. Roll the apple in chopped pecans, pressing gently so they stick.
8. Pack the caramel in a jar, tape the stick to the back, and add a note with instructions. Tie with string for gifting.
Notes
Tip: Always dry apples well before dipping to prevent caramel from sliding off.
Optional toppings include crushed cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for variety.
Best enjoyed within 3 days when stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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