- Thu, Oct 6, 2011 2:40 PM EDT
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Apple-cinnamon-caramel is the flavor trio of fall. Sprinkle some cinnamon and sugar onto your caramel apple, or, for some extra creamy creativity, roll the caramel ... more
Image via bigbirdz/FlickrWhile a crisp apple with gooey caramel is perfection all on its own, these fall goodies go beyond that to establish wonderful new taste combinations. You may not find these at local street fairs and supermarkets, but they're the perfect activity for a brisk weekend afternoon.
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To get started, make a basic caramel apple:
Ingredients
6 apples (stems removed and a craft stick stuck down the center)
1 package individually wrapped caramels from the candy aisle
2 tablespoons milk
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Directions
Melt the milk and unwrapped candy in the microwave for two minutes, stirring once.
Let cool before dunking in the apples.
Set apples on a baking sheet.
(If you want to be all Paula Deen about it and make caramel from scratch, you'll need a candy thermometer and several ingredients -- try this tasty recipe for basic homemade caramel.)
And now's when the fun really starts. Below are 8 toppings for your caramel apples:
What's your favorite topping for caramel apples? Have you ever tried any of these?
Written by Brittny Drye on CafeMom's blog, The Stir.
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