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5 Craveable Caramel Apples

September 15, 2014
Photo: Randy Mayor
Start with our basic caramel sauce, and customize with our tasty combos.
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Hummingbird Caramel Apples

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Start Here: Ready Your Apples

Push a wooden craft stick into the tops of 8 small apples. Bring 1 cup sugar, ¼ cup light-colored corn syrup, and ¼ cup water to a boil in a medium, heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, without stirring, 9 minutes or until lightly golden (about 260°). Follow one of the variations for a whimsical spin on this fall favorite.

First up: Inspired by the flavors of a hummingbird cake, this apple is dunked in a pineapple-coconut-pecan mixture for a sweet southern treat the whole family will love.  

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Granola and Rosemary Cider Caramel Apples

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Chopped fresh rosemary is added to sweet, golden caramel in this tasty take on the classic apple dessert.

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Pistachio-Orange Caramel Apples

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View Recipe: Pistachio-Orange Caramel Apples

A double dose of orange from fresh juice and grated rind adds a wonderfully tart element to this salty-sweet treat. 
 

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White Chocolate-Pumpkin Pie Caramel Apples

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View Recipe: White Chocolate-Pumpkin Pie Caramel Apples

This pumpkin-spiced apple has three decadent layers to make for a crumbly, dangerously-good dessert. 

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Bacon-Pretzel-Peanut Butter Caramel Apples

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With creamy peanut butter spooned straight into the caramel, it's no wonder this apple is our staff's favorite of the five. 

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