Dipping your caramel apple in chocolate is delicious! The combination of sweet, creamy caramel with rich, luscious chocolate adds an extra layer of indulgence to an already delicious treat. If you enjoy the flavors of caramel and chocolate together, it's definitely worth trying.
White, dark, or milk chocolate can be used. If using real chocolate (ingredient list will list cocoa butter and/or cocoa liquor), then the chocolate should be tempered, or the chocolate coating will remain tacky or have streaks throughout. Click here to learn more about tempering chocolate.
Instructions
Wash and dry the apples thoroughly with warm water. Remove any stickers and wax coating from the apples.
Insert a sturdy stick or skewer into the stem end of each apple.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the caramel into several uniform chunks. Place chunks of caramel or caramel bits in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave the caramel for 30 seconds. Stir, then microwave for 20 seconds. Continue melting using 20 second intervals until the caramel is fluid.
Hold the apple by the stick and dip it into the melted caramel, tilting and rotating the apple to evenly coat on all sides.
Allow any excess caramel to drip off the apple back into the bowl of melted caramel.
Place the caramel-coated apple on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer to quickly set the caramel on the apples.
Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds. Stir, then microwave for 20 seconds. Continue melting using 20 second intervals until the chocolate is fluid.
Hold the caramel apple by the stick and dip it into the melted chocolate, tilting and rotating the apple to evenly coat on all sides.
Place the chocolate-dipped apple on parchment paper.
If you wish to add toppings, sprinkle onto the chocolate before the chocolate sets.
Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving or packaging.
We recommend eating homemade caramel apples within two weeks if the apples are stored at room temperature. However, to extend their freshness, the apples can be stored in the refrigerator, which can help keep them edible for up to three weeks. Keep the apple wrapped in plastic wrap to ensure odors from other food items in the refrigerator do not permeate into the caramel. If the apples are stored in the refrigerator, allow to come to room temperature before serving to enhance the eating experience.
