Apple Hill – it’s this quaint area about an hour from us. Up in the foothills. Lots of character, mature trees, beautiful. It’s home to the Harvest run, Apple Blossom festival, wineries, and of course a million different apple growers. Paul and I got married there.
Haley’s kindergarten class had a field trip there a couple weeks ago. Trevor’s preschool went there the month prior. And we usually make a family outing at the beginning of the Fall season.
Needless to say, we’ve been eating apples like nobody’s business. And my apple radar has been on high alert when reading through all my favorite blogs. I can’t even remember which one led me to this creation. But so I arrived. And so I made them. Stat.
I almost…almost stopped here -
…but I went all the way. Waited patiently for them to chill in the fridge, so I could cut them. Perhaps a fun Thanksgiving appetizer, me thinks.
Inside Out Caramel Apple Slices
Makes 24 slices
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cool time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
• 3 large Granny Smith apples (or any apple of your choice)
• 1 large lemon
• 2 cups caramel squares, unwrapped
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• Chocolate sauce (optional)
Directions
Cut your apples in half and use a melon baller to scoop out the insides, leaving the walls intact at about 1/2 to 1/4 inch thickness.
Squeeze the juice from the lemon onto the apples and allow to set. (This will keep them from turning brown right away.)
To make the caramel sauce, melt the caramel squares in a sauce pan over low heat, with the corn syrup. Allow to cool for about 10-15 minutes.
Using a paper towel, wipe your apples down, removing the lemon juice as much as possible. If the inside of your apple is too wet, the caramel wont stick.
Pour the caramel into the hollowed out apples until just below the top. Sprinkle with pecans.
Chill in the refrigerator until the caramel has set, about 20 minutes. Cut into slices and drizzle with chocolate sauce, if desired.
Note: these are sticky and messy. Just like any good caramel apple should be :D
Print this recipe (originally from Domestic Fits)
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omg, can’t wait to try this. looks like heaven!!!!
Oh my goodness – these are adorable and a great snack for kids. I might try to make them this afternoon before the kids get home!
I got my Pacific Food pirze this weekend! Thank you so much! I used one already to make a Six can chicken Tortilla soup! Thanks!!!
YAY :D …and sounds delish!
Everything about these is perfect. They are SO cute, way less messy than a regular caramel apple, and way fun. I bet the kids (big AND little) loved them!
Those look beautiful! What a clever idea!
Perhaps…lunch tomorrow?
I really love apples…like…LOVE. There has been way too little apple picking in my life recently. I think I may need to go to CA again and visit you and pick some apples. Stat.
I finally figured out why they’re inside out. I think I like these better… Just think of how many things could be improved with this filling including me.
This looks like an easy way to enjoy the flavor of caramel apples bypassing the traditional method. Great idea.
Oh my gosh, I’m salivating! I’m making these tonight!
Really great photos on this one, Amy.
Thank you! Honestly, some foods do all the work for me :D
Those could be a dessert, a snack …dinner :)
Now these look good!!!! Drizzle some chocolate on top…YUM!!! Any ideas or suggestions for “Taffy” apples? Other than the “traditional” method…
Forgive my ignorance, Sandi – I don’t think I’m familiar with a taffy apple…what’s the difference between that and a caramel one?
I saw this on my new addiction – Pinterest and thought – what a great idea. Glad you made them and tested for me, lol.
why hasn’t anyone thought of this before! genius. i went apple picking a few weeks ago and decided to make pie instead of caramel apples, but now i’m regretting that choice…
This is awesome! My complaint with regular caramel-covered apples is that they are impossible to eat . . . and messy! So I love that these are sliced, and easy to grab and bite into without the fear of getting caramel all over your face. =)
Jenna! These are still messy, as noted in the recipe :( But perhaps less than a whole apple…and totally worth it!