Monday, September 26, 2011

Baked Caramel Apples


Can we see a theme developing here?

I had extra apples and caramels from these so I thought I'd make good use of the extra in some more caramel apple-themed treats!

These are super easy, somewhat messy, but oh so delicious!  The Cheesecake Factory used to have this apple dumpling-type dessert that I loved.  It was a warm apple wrapped in pastry and filled with caramel.  I haven't seen it there in forever (maybe they've discontinued it?  I don't know), so this is my take on it... sans pastry of course.

Ingredients:
Adapted from a Taste of Home recipe


4 Granny Smith Apples, cored
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
8 caramels
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
whipped cream

Preheat oven to 300 F.

Place apples in a square baking dish.  Pour apple juice over top of apples.  Divide brown sugar, butter, and caramels between each apple.  Sprinkle cinnamon on top of apples.

Bake for about 1 & 1/2 to 2 hours, or until apples are softened and caramel is melted.  (As you can see, my caramels could have gone for a little bit longer, but I was getting antsy!)

Top with fresh whipped cream (and snap your pictures fast, because it obviously melts quickly!).


While this isn't the pretties dessert ever, it's quite messy really.  It sure does have all of the flavors of fall that I really enjoy - and it's so simple to put together!  The waiting is the hardest part!


What's your favorite fall treat?

30 comments:

  1. Caramel apples are my all time favorite fair foods but unfortunately I can't eat them anymore because of some dental work I had done. These look like a delicious alternative!

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  2. This looks as delicious as it looks gorgeous! I can't get enough of all those fall recipes and these definitely showcase the season!

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  3. I've always wanted to make something like this--looks great!
    I love apple crisp in the fall :)

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  4. These look so delicious. I love the caramel over them. Baked apples just scream fall to me.

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  5. Caramel apples make me giddy this time of year. These look so delicious. I would love to make this sometime soon.

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  6. delicious perfect for the season looks wonderful

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  7. These look fantastic! I love baked apples but never thought to include caramel.

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  8. What delicious looking baked caramel apples wow! Messy usually means tasty! Thanks for sharing! =]

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  9. I love baked apples but have never tried with caramels, just about to rush out and buy some :-) Diane

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  10. These look soo delicious and is the perfect recipe for the Fall season, love this! :)

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  11. Caramels in apples? Looks really really good; never thought of that before, but why not?
    Rita

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  12. Haha this is too funny. My boyfriend was talking about this when I made caramel apples last weekend. You beat him too it! ;-)

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  13. Oh my! Caramel apples are one of my favorite things ever :P Yum!

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  14. OMG, the cream looks amazingly sinful on these baked apples!

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  15. I always enjoy baked apples in the fall. After seeing this, looks like I am going to be enjoying them more-yum!

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  16. I have never had a baked apple before! I want this though - with all that caramel spilling out, I think I would lick the tray!

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  17. Another beautiful post! You are on fire lately!

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  18. Peggy, these are awesome!!! I've never tried baking my own apples before and now you've inspired me to give it a try!!

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  19. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! i need this!

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  20. Well, I just died and went to heaven.

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  21. I've never baked a full apple like this before, but you have it stuffed with so much fall goodness I'm not sure I can pass it up :)

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  22. This looks so yummy! A perfectly cozy autumn dessert. :)

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  23. Wow - these look amazing! I love that you turned the caramel apple on it's ear

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  24. I don't know what you're talking about that this isn't the prettiest dessert ever - looks gorgeous to me! I love these flavors. Bookmarked, pinned, stumbled recipe. Must make soon.

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  25. such a simple recipe, fits great for someone like me who am always looking for easy recipe, lovely outcome even without the cream on top.

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  26. I love apples! These look really good. Thanks for sharing :)

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  27. The baked apples with caramel looks absolutely delish!! I am feeling all warmth and cuddly right now.. Great recipe. If only I could get some of my family members to try this.. thanks for stoppinng by Peggy and buzzing me too. Hugs, Jo

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