How to Make Perfect Mini Caramel Apples: Tips from a Pampered Chef Expert

[raebates]

I was in Hobby Lobby yesterday wearing my PC shirt, when a woman came over to me and said, "You're a Pampered Chef lady? You might know."

She's been trying to make mini caramel apples--something that would be a good appetizer for a fall party. She said she's tried everything, but can't get caramel to stick to apple flesh. She's tried dipping them in butterscotch chips first; using the caramel wrap; drying the apple thoroughly; and even air-drying the apples first. Nothing has worked.

I told her I'd ask my vast network of Cheffer buddies. Any suggestions?

TIA!

 

[Teresa Lynn]

ohh I used to make these you scoop them with a melon baller (now you can use our core and more)
but cant remember what I did about the caramel they were cute though and the kids loved them

 

[Teresa Lynn]

ok kids remember... dip them in wilton candy melts first then the caramels (now you dont even have to unwrap them they make bits) then the nuts, sprinkles whatever she wants to decorate them with

 

[akrebecca]

Miniature Caramel Apples - How to Make Miniature Caramel Apples - Mini Caramel Apples

I have never heard of minature candy apples but they really do sound yummy! I think I will be giving them a try. The link above talks about making sure the base coat of chocolate/coating goes above the edge of the flesh & skin. By dipping the coated apples in hot caramel will cause the coating to melt. Instead, make a mini caramel wrap (directions in above link) & seal the apple.

Got a Halloween party coming up. I think these will be on the menu.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

i never had trouble with the chocolate melting
maybe my caramel wasn't that hot

 

[raebates]

Thanks so much. I knew if anyone could help it would be my Cheffer friends.

 

[jessinthekitchen]

Okay so with the link that was posted above...on the side was another link for Meringue Ghosts....I'm totally making THOSE! And I'm using my easy accent decorator to make them!!! LOL

http://video.about.com/candy/How-to-Make-Meringue-Ghosts.htm