Tips for Caramel Apples

Fall is in the air, which means sweet treats are on the mind. But not just any treat… we are thinking about juicy, gooey, chocolatey caramel apples! These are one of our go-to treats for fall and we cannot wait to share all of our tips and tricks so you can get the perfect results every time.

• Tip #1: Choose Your Caramel Wisely

You don’t need to waste any more time unwrapping individual cubes of caramels because we have the perfect solution for you: Our 5 lb. loaf of Peters Caramel.

Trust us: Our caramel loaf is worth it. No more wasted time. No more hassle. Just smooth, creamy caramel.

This 5 lb. loaf of caramel will cover approximately 25 medium sized apples. Don’t need to use the whole entire loaf? No problem. Place the extra caramel in an air-tight container and it will keep on the shelf for 12 months.

• Tip #2: Get Rid of Shellac

Have you ever noticed how shiny apples are at the supermarket? This is because they are coated in a waxy finish called shellac. Caramel and shellac do not get along. In order to get caramel to stick to your apple, the shellac must be removed. So put on your scrubbing gloves and scrub the apples clean. You can just use warm water and an abrasive cloth. Or you can add a little dish soap to really clean things up. 

• Tip #3: Say No to Puddles

After you have dipped your apple into the caramel- wait! You know the saying patience is a virtue? Well it definitely helps here. Continue holding your apple upside down for a few seconds until the caramel has a good grip on your apple. If you do this small but wise step, you won’t get the “puddle” when you place your apple onto your parchment paper. For another no-puddle guarantee, place your apples in the refrigerator until the caramel sets.

• Tip #4: Watch Out for Wax!

Wax paper is not the best non-stick to place your warm caramel apples on. The hot caramel will melt the wax and make the paper stick to your apple! But don’t worry–the best paper for it is parchment and we always have some on hand! You can simply line your baking sheets or you can cut the parchment into squares. 

Now you are ready to get started! Dip in caramel, and let it set. Dip in chocolate and then your favorite topping. We love cinnamon and sugar, breakfast cereal, and our favorite candy bars. What toppings are you going to try first?

Looking for more tips? Get a great hands-on experience and more tricks on making delicious caramel apples, sign up online for our Caramel Apple Classes in the fall. 

Here’s a list of other items that you will need for delicious caramel apples. Here are the basics: 

• Caramel Apple Wooden Skewers
• C-4 Clear Cellophane Bags
• Caramel
• Chocolate
• Parchment