Description
Delicious candy apples coated in caramel, shortcake crumbs, and fresh strawberries, bringing together delightful flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup Caramel sauce
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup Shortcake crumbs
- 1/2 cup Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by washing and drying them, then insert wooden sticks into the tops until secure.
- Make the caramel by melting sugar over medium heat, stirring until golden brown, then adding butter and cream until smooth.
- Dip each apple into the warm caramel, allowing excess to drip off before rolling in shortcake crumbs.
- Add strawberry slices by gently pressing them into the caramel coating.
- Chill the apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet for at least 30 minutes to set the caramel.
Notes
For added creativity, drizzle melted chocolate over the apples before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: candy apples, strawberry shortcake, summer dessert, family recipe