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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Hot Caramel Apples (crock-pot)

Caramel and Apples the two ingredients for IMPROV COOKING CHALLENGE. Yes, I joined another challenge, why not! I love cooking and I love a challenge and this gives me an assignment and a deadline, two additional things I love.


I had just bought some fresh apples from Oak Glen on an Apple picking weekend and decided to pull out all my apple recipes. I found this crock-pot recipe and I knew I had to try it. Before we even returned from camping for the weekend. I made up this recipe, loaded it in my crock-pot for our long-drive home and by the time we returned home I had Hot Caramel Apples prepared. Gotta' Love Motorhomes and the ease of crock-pot cooking.

I am excited about this new challenge as it will teach me to cook with two items that I may have over looked at one time or another. I searched through lots of recipes believe it or not to find one that had both Apples and Caramel. Alot of my recipes had one or the other, but not both.


Hot Caramel Apples (crock-pot)
from Taste of Home

4 large tart apples, cored
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
12 red-hot candies
1/4 cup butter
8 caramels
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Whipped cream, optional

Peel about 3/4 in. off the top of each apple; place in a slow cooker. Fill the center of each apple with 2 tablespoons of sugar, three red-hots, 1 tablespoon butter and two caramels. Pour juice over apples.  Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the apples are tender. Serve immediately with whipped cream if desired.

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16 comments:

  1. adventuresindinnerOctober 20, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Fantastic! I've seen crockpot apples floating around and really wanted to try them. I'm pinning you now :)

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  2. SnoWhiteOctober 20, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Love the crockpot apples - especially with caramel in the center (usually, it's butter & brown sugar). I can certainly see us enjoying these jems!

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  3. AshleyOctober 20, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    These look so good I will for sure need to try these for halloween thanks

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  4. Lady Behind The CurtainOctober 20, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I LOVE your recipe! Thanks for participating in THE IMPROV COOKING CHALLENGE!! I can't wait to see what you do next month with Pumpkin and Cream Cheese. ---Sheryl---

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  5. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy PaperOctober 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Oh my goodness these look fabulous! Stopping by from The Challenge. I'm a new follower :)

    www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

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  6. Lisa HemstreetOctober 20, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    This might be a silly question Tina....but is your crock pot lined with plastic? If so...why? What kind? Is it only for this recipe? I've never seen that before and am wondering what I'm missing. THANKS!!!

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  7. DebzOctober 20, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    OMG..gotta do these!

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  8. Averie @ Love Veggies and YogaOctober 20, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I love love caramel! And these, in a crock pot, oh so easy and I bet heavenly tasting. Must try!

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  9. Lisa~~October 20, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I've always loved baked apples so I know that I'd adore these too, great ICC recipe.

    If you haven't already, I'd love for you to check out my Improv Cooking Challenge recipe: Caramel Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies.

    Lisa~~
    Cook Lisa Cook

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  10. Pup FanOctober 20, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I love any excuse to use a crockpot... this looks so simple and amazing!

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  11. PattyOctober 20, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Tina these look delicious! Mine are #53 the Caramel Apple Scones.

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  12. Island VittlesOctober 21, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    What a great way to cook apples -- I love that they're stuffed with caramels...yum! Theresa

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  13. rebekahdawnOctober 22, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Oooh, these look fabulous! I love crock-pot recipes!

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  14. Technology InnovationOctober 24, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    This sounds delicious. I might have to save it until next May as we are just coming into summer in Australia. It is great way to make apples too yummy and delicious.

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  15. hediyeOctober 24, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    The crockpot apples is my favorite, Especially with caramel in the center with lots of butter and brown sugar is too yummy. I really enjoy to watch it.

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  16. BreAna {Sugar and Spice and All Things Iced}October 24, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I love that these are made in the crock pot! What wonderful idea for this month's challenge!

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