Mini Caramel Apples Recipes

MINI CARAMEL APPLES

Steps:

• Line a refrigerator-safe plate or cutting board with wax paper or parchment. Set aside.
• Using a metal teaspoon or melon baller, scoop teaspoon round balls out of the apple.
• Insert the candy sticks in the top and blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan over low heat, slowly melt the caramels and water stirring constantly until smooth.
• Dip each apple into the caramel allowing the access to drip off. Dip in toppings if desired.
• Place on a prepared plate or cutting board and put in the refrigerator to set until you are ready to serve.

MINI CARAMEL APPLES

Steps:

• Cut the lollipop sticks at an angle on one end to create a small point to insert into the mini apple.
• With the melon baller, scoop little balls out of the apple making sure to have a section of apple peel on each ball.
• Push half the lollipop stick into the peel of each ball and pat the apple dry.
• Melt the butterscotch, peanut butter and chocolate pieces according to the package directions.
• Dip and swirl the mini-apples in the melted chips, then roll them into the sprinkles, coconut or chopped nuts if desired.
• Place the mini apples in paper candy cups to set.

EASY MINI CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners., In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in melted butter. Spoon 1 rounded tablespoon crumb mixture into each muffin cup; press down with a narrow glass or spoon., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crusts., Bake until centers are set, 15-18 minutes (do not overbake). Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes., Right before serving, in a small skillet, cook and stir apple with butter, sugar, cinnamon and cloves over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes; stir in caramel topping. Spoon over cheesecakes. Refrigerate leftovers.