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Dessert for 10

Caramel Apples

Dip chilled apples into warm salted caramel for a simple dessert with a smooth coating that sets as it cools.

Typical price

$7.75for 4 servings

$1.94 per serving$7.75 for 4

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Caramel Apples

AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetDessertsBack to schoolFall

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Apples$1.79/lb typical7.5 lb$13.43Typical price
Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical22 oz$5.50Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical2 oz$0.46Typical price
Total for the servings shown$19.38

Ingredients

  • 10 apples
  • 10 apple sticks or skewers for apples
  • 22 oz caramels
  • 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Steps

  1. Wash and dry the apples completely, then push one stick into the stem end of each apple.
  2. Melt the caramels, cream, and salt in a medium saucepan over low heat for eight minutes, stirring until smooth.
  3. Dip each apple into the warm caramel and turn it to coat evenly.
  4. Place the apples stick-side up on a lightly oiled parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Chill the apples for ten minutes, until the caramel is firm.

Swaps

  • Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

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