Candy-Coated Caramel Apples

If you're like us, you tend to buy Halloween candy that you wouldn't mind snacking on yourself and certainly wouldn't mind having as leftovers. Here are five fun recipes ideas that use our favorite Halloween treats.

YIELD Makes 6 apples

Candy-Coated Caramel Apples photo

Why This Recipe Works

Gather Your Ingredients

Before You Begin

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Freezing the caramels for 10 minutes will make it easier to remove their wrapping.

Instructions

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Prepare apples and candy bars: Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place crushed candy bars in shallow bowl. Insert craft stick into stem end of each apple.

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Melt caramels: Heat caramels and heavy cream in medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.

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Coat apples: Holding 1 apple with stick over pot of caramel, spoon sauce over apple to coat, allowing excess to drip back into pot. Roll apples in crushed candy, pressing to help candy adhere. Place apple, stick up, on parchment paper. Repeat with remaining apples and serve. (Apples can be refrigerated for several days; bring to room temperature before serving.)

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