MONSTER CARAMEL APPLES

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Our Test Kitchen used Karen Ann Bland's delicious recipe for caramel apples and added fun ingredients to make these special Halloween treats. -Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 to 10 medium apples
8 to 10 wooden sticks
32 Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped
1 cup butter, cubed
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 squares (1 ounce each) white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup orange and brown sprinkles

Steps:

  • Wash and thoroughly dry apples; insert a wooden stick into each. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; chill. Place cookie crumbs in a shallow dish; set aside. , In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, milk and corn syrup; 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. , Dip each apple into hot caramel mixture to completely coat, then dip the bottom in cookie crumbs, pressing lightly to adhere. Return to baking sheet to cool. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Transfer to a small plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Drizzle coating over apples. Decorate with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 943 calories, Fat 38g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 154g carbohydrate (119g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Asraful Alom Khokon
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I can't wait to make these caramel apples again next Halloween!


Miyan Talha
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These caramel apples are a delicious and festive treat that everyone will enjoy.


Noralam Hff
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I would recommend using a variety of apples for these caramel apples.


Palpalko Sathi TV
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These caramel apples are a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy.


Teb Mama
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I thought the caramel apples were a bit too sweet, but my kids loved them.


Sammo Islam
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The caramel apples were a bit too sticky for my taste.


Scott A. whetsell
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I'm not a big fan of caramel, but I still enjoyed these caramel apples.


Arzo Zubair
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The caramel apples were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it.


Mehar Pindaaly
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These caramel apples are a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween.


Meer Ashad
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I would definitely make these caramel apples again.


Vuyo Canicious
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Overall, I thought these caramel apples were a great Halloween treat. They were easy to make, they looked impressive, and they tasted delicious.


Patrick Hale
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The caramel apples were a bit too messy to eat, but they were still delicious.


Farhan Ishtiaq
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I had a hard time getting the caramel to coat the apples evenly.


Zahoor Abbasi
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The caramel apples were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Khawaja Waqas
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I've made these caramel apples several times now and they're always a hit.


Oyinkansola Aduragbemi
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The kids loved these caramel apples! They were gone in minutes.


Reuben
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I love how these caramel apples look like little monsters! They're so cute and festive.


Fardina Ahmed
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The caramel was perfect - it was smooth and creamy, and it didn't harden too much.


Akhas chuwdhuri
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These caramel apples were a huge hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and they looked so impressive.