Candy, Party

Crunchy Caramel Apples

  • 4 cups Kellogg's APPLE JACKS cereal
  • 6 Wooden skewers
  • 6 medium Apples, rinsed, dried and stems removed
  • 1/2 cup Margarine or butter
  • 2 tablespoons Fat-free milk
  • 1 package (14 oz.) Caramels

    • 1. Crush KELLOGG'S APPLE JACKS (to approx 2 cups) and put in shallow pan. Insert wooden skewer into each apple at the stem end. Set aside.

    2. Place margarine, milk and caramels in small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.

    3. Dip each apple into caramel mixture, turning to coat evenly. Quickly roll in crushed cereal to coat entire apple. Place on waxed paper. Chill until caramel coating is firm.

    Yield: 6 apples Serving Size: 1 apple (262 grams) Calories 560, Calories from Fat 170, Total Fat 18g (28%), Saturated Fat 4.5g (22%), Cholesterol 5mg (1%), Sodium 430mg (18%), Total Carbohydrates 94g (31%), Dietary Fiber 5g (22%), Sugars 70g, Protein 4g, Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin C 25%, Calcium 15%, Iron 20%

    This recipe courtesy of the From My Kitchen Cookbook. 

    Contributed by June Gothberg of Battle Creek, MI. 

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