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Seattle Caramel Apples

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"Trail mix adds a nutty texture to these delicious caramel apples." — Allrecipes.com Staff

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6 Granny Smith apples
6 wooden sticks
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups trail mix
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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Directions

Insert wooden sticks 3/4 of the way into the stem end of each apple. Place apples on a cookie sheet covered with lightly greased aluminum foil.
Combine caramels and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until caramel melts and is smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Dip each apple into the caramel and gently run apples around insides of saucepan to scrape off some of the caramel. Scrape excess caramel from the apple bottoms using the side of the saucepan.
Spread the trail mix out on a dinner plate. Roll the apples in the mixture to coat. Place on the aluminum foil and chill.
Put the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Drizzle over the apples and return them to the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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These are SO delicious, but the first time I made them, most of the trail mix and caramel slid off the apple onto the wax paper. The second time, I dipped the apples in the caramel and let them set up in the fridge for about an hour. Once they were set, I rubbed a damp paper towel around the apples (to make them sticky again), and then rolled them in the trail mix. It was an extra step, but they held up perfectly! Also, I found them easier to eat if you slice them up. Not as much fun, but definitely easier!

—M. Olivia Tejeda

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Oct 11, 2006

Yum, we used the trail mix with the colorful M&M's and almonds in them. Really looked great! Great idea!

—Marie C.

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7 Ratings

Oct 11, 2006

The taste was good, the crunch of the train mix is a fun, dry alternative to the wet crunch of the apple. But eating it can be a challenge, not that eating carmel apples are ever easy.

—Debra Martinez

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Oct 13, 2008

I made these last year for Halloween treats and they were a big hit. This recipe is going into my family cookbook!

—easily amused

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Oct 29, 2011

Deeeelicious!!! If you chill the apples beforehand (put mine in the frig for a few hours) and dry them with a papertowel right before dipping them in caramel, it sticks perfectly! We tried crushed heath bars in addition to the trail mix. YUM!!!!

—Happysink

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Nutrition

Calories
792 kcal
40%

Carbohydrates
118.8 g
38%

Cholesterol
5 mg
2%

Fat
35.7 g
55%

Fiber
4.3 g
17%

Protein
14.9 g
30%

Sodium
336 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Seattle Caramel Apples

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 792
Calories from Fat: 322

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.7g 55 %
Saturated Fat 10.8g 54 %
Cholesterol 5mg 2 %
Sodium 336mg 13 %
** Potassium 908mg 25 %
Total Carbohydrates 118.8g 38 %
** Dietary Fiber 4.3g 17 %
Protein 14.9g 30 %
** Sugars 72.3g
** Vitamin A 1 %
** Vitamin C 14 %
** Calcium 21 %
** Iron 35 %
** Thiamin 37 %
** Niacin 37 %
** Vitamin B6 17 %
** Magnesium 60 %
** Folate 33 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.