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A caramel apple and a chocolate caramel apple are both sitting on pieces of brown parchment paper on a white surface, with the chocolate covered caramel apple having been rolled in chopped pistachios and dried cranberries.

Chocolate Cranberry Caramel Apple Recipe

Chocolate Caramel Apples are just like the ones from the fair, but made right at home! I'll teach you how to make the most delicious caramel coating and my personal favorite chocolate pistachio cranberry caramel apples to celebrate the season. Such a delicious treat!
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Kraft caramels
  • 5 Apples washed and dried
  • 1 TBSP Water

Optional:

  • melted chocolate, pistachios, dried cranberries or your favorite toppings

Instructions

  • Unwrap all caramels and place in a microwave safe bowl, add water.
  • Heat for three minutes or until the caramels are melted.
  • Place sticks into the apples and dip into the caramel.
  • Place apples on a Silpat and place into the refrigerator.
  • Options: If you want to dip in chocolate, I use chocolate chips and melt them then dip the apples and roll in cranberries and pistachios.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel apples with kraft caramels, chocolate caramel apple recipe, chocolate cranberry caramel apple