Vegan Triple-Chocolate Caramel Apple Treats
Gourmet caramel apples wrapped in melted dark chocolate and drizzled with white chocolate, finished with customizable toppings like crushed cookies, nuts, or candy pieces. Perfect for fall celebrations, Halloween parties, or special treats. The combination of sweet caramel, rich chocolate layers, and crunchy toppings creates an indulgent dessert that's both fun to make and impressive to serve. Each apple can be decorated differently for variety.
Ingredients
- 1 package caramel wrappers (1 package has 5 wrappers)homemade caramel1:1vegetarian
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- 5 medium apples
- 1 package chocolate (Wilton candy melts)regular chocolate chips1:1basic
may need oil for smoothness
- 1 package white chocolate (I use these Wilton Candy melts)regular chocolate chips1:1basic
may need oil for smoothness
Instructions
- 1
Line baking tray with wax paper or parchment
- 2
Pour candy and nuts into small bowls and set aside
- 3
Place craft stick into each apple
- 4
Wrap each apple with caramel
- 5
Heat half package dark chocolate in microwave for 1 minute then stir
- 6
Continue heating 30 seconds at a time, stirring until thoroughly melted
- 7
Roll each caramel-covered apple in melted chocolate until well coated
- 8
Set on parchment paper to dry
- 9
Heat half package white chocolate in zip-top bag for 1 minute then smush
- 10
Continue heating 30 seconds at a time, smushing until melted
- 11
Snip small hole in corner of bag
- 12
Drizzle white chocolate over apples in desired pattern
- 13
Quickly sprinkle toppings over chocolate while wet
- 14
Allow chocolate to dry completely before storing
Tips
Stir chocolate thoroughly after each heating interval - don't just look at it to check if melted.
Work quickly when adding toppings as chocolate sets fast once drizzled.
Use about 1 tablespoon of toppings per apple for good coverage.
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature up to 3 days
Can wrap apples in caramel up to 1 day ahead, add chocolate day of serving
Serve at room temperature for best texture
Common Mistakes
Don't overheat chocolate to avoid seizing - use short intervals
Work quickly with toppings to avoid chocolate hardening before decoration
Substitutions
easier unwrapping
cut to size
may need oil for smoothness
FAQ
Can I use different types of chocolate?
Yes, any melting chocolate works including regular chocolate chips, though you may need to add a little oil for smooth consistency.
How long do these keep?
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. The apples stay fresh but chocolate may develop bloom after that.
Can I make these without caramel wrappers?
Absolutely, you can make homemade caramel or use store-bought caramel sauce, though wrappers are easier to work with.