Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Easy Caramel Apples 3.1 (208) 6 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 26, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 6 Caramel apples are a favorite autumnal dessert for a reason. Take your pick: Crisp, tart, juicy, sweet, crunchy. Apples are in season and perfect in these glazed desserts. Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups sugar ½ cup heavy cream 6 Granny Smith or Red Delicious apples 1 cup toasted pecans (optional), coarsely chopped Directions Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and coat with cooking spray. In a medium saucepan, bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil over high. Reduce to medium-high and simmer, undisturbed, until caramel is golden brown, 8 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully stir in cream (mixture will sputter). Transfer to a small bowl and let cool 5 minutes. With a paring knife, make a small slit in top of each apple. Insert an ice-pop stick 1 inch deep into each slit. Dip apples into caramel, swirling to coat. Sprinkle with nuts (if using) and transfer to sheet. Cook's Notes These caramel apples can be stored in a deep airtight container at room temperature, up to 3 days. Rate it Print