Weight Watchers Caramel Apples
Crisp Granny Smith apples coated with sugar-free caramel.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 6 small Granny Smith apples
- Candy sticks
- ½ - 1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 7.7 oz sugar-free chewy caramel candies I used Werther’s brand
- Optional: sprinkles
Instructions
- For preparation: If your apples are really waxy, it is best to remove the wax first. There are a couple of methods, such as scraping it off or dipping the apples in boiling water for 5-10 seconds and then drying the apples. This will help the caramel stick.
- Remove the stem from the apple and carefully stick the candy stick into the center going downwards. Be careful not to pierce all the way through the apple.
- In a small pan on the stovetop, heat the caramel candies and salt over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth. Add ½ - 1 tbsp of milk as needed to thin it slightly. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
- The caramel will be thin. Allow it to rest for a minute or two until it's slightly thicker. Transfer the melted caramel to a heat-safe bowl. Make a tester apple: Take one of the apples and carefully dunk it into the caramel. If the caramel is very thin and easily slides off, you need to let the caramel cool a little bit longer.
- Once you’ve found the right consistency, dip the apple 2/3 of the way, turning it and shaking it slightly. (You can also use a spoon to apply it instead of dipping) Scrape the bottom of it on the bowl to remove excess caramel. If using, apply sprinkles. Transfer the tester apple to a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and allow it to set. Continue the process with the other apples, monitoring the caramel’s consistency and reheating it if it thickens too much.
- Let the apples rest for a bit until you can easily peel them off the parchment paper. I noticed that the sugar-free caramel I used started to droop off the apples the next day, but it made for a delightful treat that was perfect for enjoying the same day.
Notes
5 WW points per serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 184g | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 5.1g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.2mg