Inside-Out Caramel Apples

I saw a photo of these apples and just knew I had to make them. Well, it wasn’t as easy as it looked or as the recipes made it sound. But, after a couple of tries, I finally succeeded and yes, these are pretty to look at and tasty to eat.

Inside Out Caramel Apples 002Ingredients

  • 3 Granny Smith (or any firm) apples
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 cups caramel squares
  • 2T corn syrup

Directions

  1. Cut your apples in half. Use a melon baller to scoop out the insides, leaving about 1/4 inch around all edges.
  2. Squeeze the juice from the lemon onto the apples while you prepare the caramel. (This keeps them from turning brown.)
  3. In a microwave-proof bowl, melt the caramels and corn syrup. Try 30 seconds, then 15 seconds – just enough to melt them.
  4. Stir to mix.
  5. Allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Wipe the apples with a paper towel to remove as much lemon juice as possible. (Caramel won’t stick to a wet apple.)
  7. Spoon the caramel into the hollowed out apples until just below the top. (This can be a very sticky stage, so you may want to wipe your fingers with some vegetable oil first.)
  8. Set the apple halves in muffin tins to keep them steady.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator until the caramel has set, about 20 minutes. Cut into slices (spray the knife with cooking spray for easier cutting; a serrated or tomato knife works well).

Prep: 30 minutes