Best 7 Scary Hairy Caramel Apples Recipes

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Looking for a spooky and delicious Halloween treat? Look no further than scary hairy caramel apples! These creepy crawly apples are made with a combination of caramel, chocolate, and candy, and are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. With their eerie appearance and delectable flavor, these apples are the perfect addition to any Halloween party or gathering. So, gather your ingredients, put on your aprons, and get ready to create some spooky hairy caramel apples!

Let's cook with our recipes!

SCARY HAIRY CARAMEL APPLES



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This is a cute and tasty version of a caramel apple. It's perfect for a Halloween party. -Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-1/2 cups crispy chow mein noodles (about 6 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
10 small apples
10 wooden pop sticks
10 Nutter Butter cookies, halved crosswise
2 packages (14 ounces each) caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup 2% milk
Assorted candies and decorations: Mega and milk chocolate M&M's, black shoestring licorice, miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Place noodles in a large bowl. Drizzle with butter and sprinkle with sugar mixture; toss to coat. Spread in a parchment paper-lined 15x10-in. baking pan. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Remove and discard stems from apples; insert pop sticks into tops. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. For feet, arrange ten pairs of cookie halves on parchment paper., Place caramels and milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring once. Cool slightly. Dip each apple in caramel mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately press chow mein noodles over top and back of apple; place apple on a pair of cookies. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CARAMEL APPLES



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A deep, rich caramel makes for a classic shiny caramel apple.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 candy apples

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Kosher salt
6 medium very crisp apples (such as Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, Pink Lady or Granny Smith), well washed and dried
Nonstick cooking spray, for the parchment

Steps:

  • Add the sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir a few times before the sugar begins to boil to combine the ingredients. Attach a candy thermometer to the inside of the pan and bring the syrup to a boil. Cook until the syrup begins to turn an amber color, then swirl the syrup to even out the color. Continue to cook until the syrup is a deep amber and the thermometer reads between 375 and 380 degrees F, then remove from the heat. Carefully pour in the cream and gently whisk to combine. Stir in the butter, vanilla and a pinch of salt until smooth. Keep off the heat but keep the thermometer attached to the pan.
  • Pierce the apples through the stem ends about halfway through with candy apple sticks. Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • When the temperature of the caramel reads around 190 degrees F, dip an apple, using the stick as a handle and swirling to coat completely. Allow excess caramel to drip off the bottom and use a spatula to help remove any large amount of caramel, as it will pool around the apple when you set it down to cool on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining apples, gently heating the caramel on the stovetop over low heat, stirring, if it gets too thick for dipping. Allow the caramel to set and cool completely before serving or wrapping apples, about 1 hour. (See Cook's Note.)

CARAMEL APPLES



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Nothing tastes better at this time of year than a sweet-to-eat caramel apple! That rich homemade flavor just can't be beat. -Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 apples.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 wooden sticks
8 medium tart apples
Unsalted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and milk; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 248° (firm-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, about 30-40 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Insert wooden sticks into apples. Dip each apple into hot caramel mixture; turn to coat. Set on waxed paper to cool. If desired, roll the bottom of the dipped apples into chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THE BEST CARAMEL APPLES



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When I was searching for a recipe to make homemade caramel apples for the very first time, a close friend gave me this amazing and fairly easy recipe. My family and friends loved these delicious treats! Sprinkle with nuts or whatever you desire while the caramel is still warm (work quickly, the caramel sets VERY fast).

Provided by onlyxception

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Caramel Apple Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 large tart apples
8 wooden chopsticks for handles
1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Dip apples in boiling water for a few seconds, then dry with paper towels to remove any wax from the peels. Set apples aside; when completely cool, insert a wooden chopstick firmly into the bottom of each apple for a handle.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Stir butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 248 degrees F (120 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes; stir constantly to prevent burning. A teaspoon of the syrup, dropped in a glass of cold water, should form a firm ball. Remove caramel from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Working quickly, dip each apple into the hot caramel to completely coat the apple and about 1/2 inch of the wooden handle. Sprinkle apples with any desired toppings while still hot. Let caramel apples cool on the parchment paper. Use caution, caramel is very hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 799.1 calories, Carbohydrate 141.5 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 268.7 mg, Sugar 113.2 g

SCARY EASY WERTHER'S CARAMEL APPLES RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Scary Easy Werther's Caramel Apples Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by MidlifeMommyAdventures

Number Of Ingredients 4

28 Werther's Original Baking Caramels, unwrapped
6 honey crisp apples, or your choice
2 tablespoons milk
6 wooden or bamboo skewers

Steps:

  • Wash and thoroughly dry your apples. Stick a skewer into the end of each apple, making sure not to pierce your hand. (Don't ask)! Melt the caramels in a microwave safe bowl for thirty seconds at a time, until they are fully melted. Add the milk to slightly thin the caramel, stir well. Dip each apple into the caramel, using a spoon to coat it, if necessary. Let the apple set on a piece of wax paper to firm up a little bit for at least 10 or 15 minutes. Enjoy!

CHAMOY TAJíN CARAMEL APPLES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Bring in fall with some homemade caramel apples. Make your caramel dip, which comes together with less than five ingredients and can be stored and reheated on the stove. Then roll your apple in tajin for a spicy fun twist!

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 apples

Number Of Ingredients 10

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 cups heavy cream, warmed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons chamoy
8 small green apples, washed, dried, and stems removed, room temperature
1 cup tajin seasoning
8 popsicle sticks
instant read thermometer

Steps:

  • Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Add the water and sugar to a medium saucepan. Cook over high heat, without stirring (so the mixture doesn't crystallize), for about 10 minutes, until the mixture begins to turn golden brown. Note: Use a larger pan than you think you need; the caramel will bubble up when you add the cream.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Slowly pour in a little bit of the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble. When it begins to recede, carefully whisk to incorporate the cream. Continue adding the cream in increments, stirring to incorporate.
  • Once the cream is incorporated, stir in the salt. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for 10-12 minutes more, until the caramel reaches 250°F (120°C) on an instant read thermometer. Remove the pot from the heat and let the caramel cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer the caramel to a heatproof liquid measuring cup or a medium bowl. Stir in the chamoy.
  • Stick a popsicle stick though the top of each apple, about ⅔ of the way through.
  • Dip an apple into the caramel until completely coated. Lift the apple from the caramel and spin the stick for 20-30 seconds to remove excess caramel. Roll in the tajín seasoning, then set on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining apples.
  • Serve the apples immediately, or let set at room temperature for 1 hour. Leftover caramel apples will keep, loosely covered, in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 66 grams

CARAMEL APPLES



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The caramel coating is very gooey, so refrigerate the apples for about 15 minutes, or until the caramel has firmed up. (You will need 6 wooden craft sticks for this recipe.)

Provided by Suzie

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Caramel Apple Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 apples
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top. Butter a baking sheet.
  • Place caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave 2 minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool briefly.
  • Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place on prepared sheet to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.9 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 163.5 mg, Sugar 57.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples. Hard, crisp apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, work best for caramel apples.
  • Wash and dry the apples thoroughly before coating them in caramel.
  • To make the caramel, use a heavy saucepan and stir constantly to prevent scorching.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the caramel by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the caramel forms a hard ball, it is ready.
  • When coating the apples in caramel, work quickly so that the caramel doesn't harden before you can finish.
  • To make the caramel apples hairy, press the caramel-coated apples into a bowl of chopped nuts or sprinkles.
  • Let the caramel apples cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

Caramel apples are a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for Halloween parties, fall festivals, or any other special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your caramel apples at home.

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