Mini Caramel Apples Bites (Skewered)

Mini caramel apple skewers with nuts on plate.

Mini Caramel Apples Bites (Skewered)

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Resting Time: 10

Servings: people

Calories: 200kcal

Author: Aleka Shunk

These Mini Caramel Apples Bites are a fun way to serve caramel apples to guests! Serve them as mini bites, wedges or skewers for a bite-sized fall treat!

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Ingredients

3-4 large apples *granny smith works well
4-5 ounces caramel *Werther's soft caramels work well
½ cup peanuts or any nut

Instructions

Cut your apples into wedges or use a melon baller. Depending on the size of your apple, you should get 8-12 wedges per apple and 8-12 balls per apples.
Skewer your wedges or balls if using wooden skewers. Dry all cut apples fully with a paper towel to sop of any moisture. The moisture will keep the caramel from sticking so this is important. You can also leave the cut apples out to dry on the counter for an hour.
Heat your caramel in a mug or small bowl so it is fully melted making sure not to burn it. It should take 45-60 seconds in the microwave. Stir well to make sure it's creamy and lump-free.
Dip your your wedges or balls into the caramel so it's fully coated and place onto parchment paper or a non-stick mat. Immediately coat with nuts.
If drizzling, lay your apples onto your non-stick surface and dip a small spoon into the hot caramel. Move the spoon back and forth over the apples until nicely coated.
Immediately top with nuts.
Move apples to another nonstick surface to prevent the excess caramel from sticking to your apples when removing them later.
Refrigerate until ready to eat!

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Notes

Make sure your caramel is hot! You will need to reheat it multiple times or consider using a double boiler or mini crock pot to keep it warm while dipping.
If using store-bought caramel candies, make sure you look for the caramel that is on the softer not hard.
Experiment with different caramels. They are all different. I prefer Werther's.
Once your apples are coated, add your nuts immediately! Caramel cools very quickly.
Use parchment paper to lay your apples on then transfer them to another sheet before adding to the fridge. This prevents the caramel from sticking to the first sheet.
Refrigerate your apples until ready to serve to keep the caramel from melting.
There is a lot of moisture in apples so make sure to dry off your apples with a towel before coating! This will keep your mini caramel apples from looking "runny".
Leave the skin on your apples!

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