Hot Caramel Apples Recipe
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Hot Caramel Apples

By: Pat Sparks 
"'Who ever thinks of making dessert in a slow cooker?' queries Pat Sparks from St. Charles, Missouri. 'This old-time favorite goes together quickly...and it's such a treat to come home to the aroma of cinnamony baked apples just like Mom used to make!'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 large tart apples, cored
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 12 red-hot candies
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 8 caramels
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Whipped cream

Directions

  1. Peel about 3/4 in. off the top of each apple; place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour juice over apples. Fill the center of each apple with 2 tablespoons of sugar, three red-hots, 1 tablespoon butter and two caramels. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the apples are tender. Serve immediately with whipped cream if desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2009 by Majb   view full review
In response to Jenny's comment about mushy apples, it may very likely be the type of apple...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2006 by NOELLER67   view full review
This was very easy and tasty - my skeptical husband even liked them. I omitted the red hots...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2006 by terra menshouse   view full review
This was a wonderful recipe! I sliced my apples instead of coring them and i just really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2007 by Christal   view full review
I had new friends over to my house and needed a great dessert. I took a big leap of faith by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by watergirl40 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
YUM, YUM, YUM!! I didn't peel the apples, and chopped them into bite sized pieces; used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by Wendi   view full review
I've made baked apples before, but I really love the slow cooker twist in this recipe! This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2008 by LOVEYKEL   view full review
Not sure if it is our taste or if I did something wrong, but we both thought this was pretty...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2008 by Jenny   view full review
I may have done something wrong but the cooking time seems way too long. My apples were mushy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2011 by Becky   view full review
This is a keeper. I followed the recipe except for the apple juice. I didn't have any on hand...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by trsweetheart   view full review
I'm new to cooking. I had problems decoring the apples and then I didn't cook them long enough :(

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