Make the holiday even more spook-tacular by trying this super easy Halloween caramel apples recipe! No potions or magic powers are required to concoct this gooey goodness – just fresh fruit, luscious caramel, and some melted chocolate. Soon you’ll be sinking your fangs into this wickedly delicious and adorable-looking treat – without breaking a sweat!
Is there a Halloween treat more classic and iconic than spooky caramel apples? Each bite offers the perfect mix of tart apple crunch mixed with the sweet decadence of caramel and chocolate. Plus, you’re eating fresh fruit, so it’s technically a very healthy dessert or snack!
These sweet treats are the ultimate addition to any Halloween snack board, best served alongside Halloween cupcakes or chocolate-covered strawberries. You can also hand them out to trick-or-treaters when they come knocking at your door, or keep them for your own family to happily devour any time. This Halloween caramel apples recipe is sure to be a hit – one that your family will crave every year!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients Needed For Halloween Caramel Apples
- 5 Granny Smith Apples
- 1 pkg (5 sheets) caramel wraps
- 20 oz white chocolate or candy coating
- Black writing icing
Step-by-Step Preparation With Pictures
1. Thoroughly wash and dry all the apples.
2. Unwrap and remove the parchment paper from all the caramel sheets.
3. Place a piece of parchment in a sheet pan, then put a wire rack over it. Gently place a caramel sheet over each apple, leaving the bottom edges ruffled, and place them on the wire rack.
4. Insert a popsicle stick, lollipop stick, or caramel apple stick at the top middle portion of the apple.
5. Melt the white chocolate (or candy coating if that’s what you’re using) in the microwave until it becomes smooth.
6. Pour the melted white chocolate (or candy coating) over each apple, rotating the fruit so the entire caramel sheet is covered. Put the chocolate-covered apples on the wire rack, allowing the baking sheet to collect any melted chocolate drippings for easy clean-up.
7. Allow the apples to set for 5-10 minutes.
8. Use black writing icing to pipe each Halloween candy apple with ghost eyes and a mouth.
9. Slice the apples if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips For Making The Best Ghost Candy Apples
- Choose the Right Apples: We used Granny Smith apples for this recipe because their tartness contrasts so well with the sweetness of both the caramel coating and melted chocolate. However, you can also use Fuji apples or Honeycrisp for a sweeter variety.
- Wash Them Well: Washing the apples thoroughly before using them is vital, as this will remove any wax coating they may have. This will help the caramel wraps stick better to the fruit.
- Decorate Quickly: If you add any other decorations or toppings to the caramel apples, it’s best to do so while the melted chocolate is still a bit warm to make them stick better.
- Caramel Lovers’ Dream: If preferred, use two caramel sheets per apple for a gooier, more caramel-centric flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Want to make your fun Halloween caramel apples even more fang-tastic and irresistible? Try these ideas:
- Make Monster Apples: Use different colored writing icings and turn each apple into a different monster.
- Create Webbed Apples: Melt dark chocolate and decorate each apple with a spiderweb, then add a mini-candy spider as a topping.
- Dirty Them: Dip the apples in crushed Oreos or brown chocolate sprinkles for a “dirt” effect.
- Wrap These Easy Caramel Apples Up: Wrap each caramel apple in plastic or clear cellophane, then tie it with black and orange ribbons. This is perfect if you’re giving them away as party favors or handing them out to trick-or-treaters.
- Use Cupcake Wrappers: If serving them as part of a snack board, place the apples in either black or orange cupcake wrappers to make them easier to grab.
- Make A Candy Dip Station: Serve the apples alongside bowls of nuts, candy sprinkles, and mini marshmallows so guests can top their treats however they want.
- Festive Fountain: Want to make a great impression? Serve the apples alongside a chocolate or caramel fountain so guests can dip to their heart’s desire!
Storage
If you have any leftover caramel apples, wrap each one in plastic or wax paper and store it in the refrigerator. This way, they can stay fresh for 3 to 5 days.
Alternatively, you can store several apples in an airtight container, separating them with wax paper or parchment paper before keeping them in the fridge. The wax or parchment paper will help keep the apples from sticking to each other.
Once you’re ready to enjoy them again, simply remove the apples from the fridge 15-30 minutes before serving to help soften the caramel and chocolate slightly.
One More Thing
Making this Halloween caramel apples recipe this holiday is a must! Not only is it so easy, but you’ll end up with a sweet treat that is both iconic and technically healthy.
They’re the perfect addition to snack boards and can be handed out as party favors. Plus, you can decorate them in so many creative and delicious ways!
So have a caramel apple today – and enjoy a tartly sweet treat that’s so terrifyingly good!
Your Turn
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Spooky Sweet Halloween Caramel Apples Recipe
Equipment
- Bowl
- Wire Rack
- Parchment Paper
- lollipop sticks
Ingredients
- 5 Granny Smith Apples
- 1 pkg caramel wraps 5 sheets
- 20 oz white chocolate or candy coating
- black writing icing
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry all the apples.5 Granny Smith Apples
- Unwrap and remove the parchment paper from all the caramel sheets.1 pkg caramel wraps
- Place a piece of parchment in a sheet pan, then put a wire rack over it. Gently place a caramel sheet over each apple, leaving the bottom edges ruffled, and place them on the wire rack.
- Insert a popsicle stick, lollipop stick, or caramel apple stick at the top middle portion of the apple.
- Melt the white chocolate (or candy coating if that’s what you’re using) in the microwave until it becomes smooth.20 oz white chocolate or candy coating
- Pour the melted white chocolate (or candy coating) over each apple, rotating the fruit so the entire caramel sheet is covered. Put the chocolate-covered apples on the wire rack, allowing the baking sheet to collect any melted chocolate drippings for easy clean-up.
- Allow the apples to set for 5-10 minutes.
- Use black writing icing to pipe each Halloween candy apple with ghost eyes and mouth.black writing icing
- Slice the apples if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Choose the Right Apples: We used Granny Smith apples for this recipe because their tartness contrasts so well with the sweetness of both the caramel coating and melted chocolate. However, you can also use Fuji apples or Honeycrisp if you want a sweeter variety.
- Wash Them Well: Washing the apples thoroughly before using them is vital as this will remove any wax coating they may have. This will help the caramel wraps stick to the fruit better.
- Decorate Quickly: If you add any other decorations or toppings to the caramel apples, it’s best to do so while the melted chocolate is still a bit warm to make them stick better.
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