How to Make Caramel Apples With Kids

Caramel apples evoke autumn and Halloween, but with the year-round availability of apples the treat can be made any time. Making caramel apples with kids is a quick and easy way to create a gooey snack. Little hands can make the process messier, so be ready for clean-ups. Once you've melted the caramel, you'll need to act quickly to roll the apples in it. Take time before you start to explain the steps the kids will take to make them.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 6 apples
• 6 Popsicle sticks
• Cookie sheet
• Waxed paper or cooking spray
• 14-oz. package of wrapped caramels
• Microwave-safe bowl
• 2 tbsp. of whole milk

1. Refrigerate the apples overnight or put them in the freezer for 15 minutes.

2. Remove the stems from the apples and insert a Popsicle stick in the stem end. Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper or use cooking spray to grease it.

3. Have the kids unwrap the caramels and put them in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the milk and microwave at medium power for about two minutes. Stir the mixture once.

4. Let the caramel cool slightly and then have the kids roll the apples in the caramel. Make sure they understand they should hold the apple by the stick and not touch the caramel with their hands. The apples should be coated with caramel.

5. Set the coated apples on the cookie sheet until the caramel has set or place them in the refrigerator or freezer on the cookie sheet.

Tips & Warnings

• Buy caramels in bulk for larger batches. Roll the caramel-covered apples in chopped nuts, sprinkles, crushed cookies or chocolate chips before the caramel sets. Use plastic forks instead of Popsicle sticks. Insert the tine end into the apple.

References

• Best apples to use for caramel apples
• Website about apples geared toward kids

Resources

• Caramel apples with homemade caramel

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