Description
A fun and spooky treat for Halloween, these Tombstone Caramel Apples are deliciously coated in caramel and decorated to resemble tombstones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or your choice)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for drizzling)
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies (for decoration)
- Lollipop sticks or wooden skewers (4 pieces)
- Edible markers or white chocolate (for inscriptions)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and tools.
- Prepare the apples by washing and drying them, then inserting lollipop sticks.
- Make the caramel by combining sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan and cooking until golden.
- Dip the apples in the caramel and let excess drip off.
- Shape the caramel into tombstone forms and let set for 15-20 minutes.
- Decorate with melted dark chocolate and add inscriptions with edible markers or white chocolate.
- Sprinkle crushed chocolate cookies around the base to resemble dirt.
Notes
- Choose firm and crisp apples for the best results.
- Work quickly when dipping apples in caramel as it can harden.
- Consider using alternative toppings like white chocolate or crushed nuts.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Tombstone Caramel Apples, Halloween Treats, Spooky Desserts