Do it yourself: Caramel Apples

By Ally Howard

Sweeter and Cheaper

Store bought caramel apples: 3 for $5 (excluding M&M’s)

Homemade caramel apples: 3 for $2.79

Making caramel apples at home is a great activity for the family, saves you money, and lets you customize them however you like!

Ingredients for caramel apples:

-Red Delicious Apples (or any apple you prefer)

-Kroger brand caramel bark (1 pack)

-Kroger brand peanuts (1 pack)

-Package of M&M’s (1 pack)

–  1 package of Kabob sticks (already had)

– Wax paper (already had)

Step 1:

Melt caramel bark into a medium sized pan while stirring frequently until caramel topping is completely melted.

Step 2:

Break or cut the kabob sticks in half, and place one in the center of each apple carefully.

Step 3:

Dip each apple into the caramel topping and immediately dip each into the candy topping.

Step 4:

After dipping all apples into the caramel and candy topping, place them on wax paper to dry.

Step 5:

Enjoy your homemade, less costly caramel apples for a delicious halloween desert!