# Oreo Caramel Apples
Crisp apples coated in smooth melted caramel and rolled in crushed Oreo cookies.
- Servings: 4
- Time: 35 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Confidence: high
- Equipment: Stovetop
- Generated for: oreo caramel apples
- HTML: https://recipeasy.me/recipe/oreo-caramel-apples-bf577c38
- Published: 2026-08-19T00:50:06.432Z
## Prep notes
- Ensure apples are completely dry and at room temperature to prevent caramel from sliding off.

## Ingredients
- 4 count medium apples (washed, thoroughly dried, stems removed with sticks inserted)
- 312 g wrapped caramels (unwrapped)
- 30 ml water
- 150 g Oreo cookies (finely crushed)

## Method
1. **Prep**
  - **Insert sticks:** Wash and thoroughly dry the apples, then push a sturdy wooden stick firmly into the stem of each apple.
  - **Crush cookies:** Place the Oreo cookies into a sealed bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin.

2. **Melt**
  - **Melt caramel:** Combine unwrapped caramels and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until completely smooth. · 82–93°C / 180–200°F · 5-8 minutes · Look for: Smooth and flowing consistency

3. **Coat**
  - **Dip and roll:** Dip each apple into the warm caramel, let excess drip off, then immediately roll the coated apple in the crushed Oreo cookies. · Look for: Caramel fully covered with cookie crumbs

4. **Set**
  - **Set apples:** Place the coated apples onto a sheet of parchment paper and allow them to firm up completely at room temperature. · 15-30 minutes

## Why it works
Using room-temperature, thoroughly dried apples prevents condensation and moisture from breaking the emulsion of the hot caramel, ensuring a thick and even coating that securely holds the Oreo crumbs.

## Failure modes
- Caramel sliding off apples: Caused by moisture or cold temperature on the apple skin; ensure apples are completely dry and at room temperature before dipping.

## Sources
- [OREO Caramel-Dipped Apples](https://www.oreo.com/recipe/oreo-caramel-dipped-apples-165283) — Brand recipe for 5 apples; gives the basic caramel-to-apple-to-cookie structure, 11 oz caramels + 2 Tbsp water, and set time.
- [Oreo Caramel Apples Recipe - Mom Foodie](https://momfoodie.com/oreo-caramel-apples-recipe/) — Detailed stovetop double-boiler method; uses butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk, and gives 248°F/firm-ball endpoint.
- [How to Make the Perfect Caramel Apple](https://www.shady-maple.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-caramel-apple/) — Technique note that apples should be room temperature before dipping and can be cooled at room temp or briefly refrigerated.
- [Delighting](https://www.cargill.com/food-beverage/doc/1432246219545/caramel-apple-instruction-guide.pdf?file=1) — Authoritative handling guide stating caramel apple working temperature is 175–200°F and apples should be room temperature.
- [Caramel Apples Recipe](https://sugargeekshow.com/homemade-caramel-apple-recipe/) — Reinforces the 190–200°F dipping range and explains that cooling before dipping controls thickness and flow.
- [Tips for Making Caramel and Candy Apples | Gold Medal](https://www.gmpopcorn.com/resources/blog/tips-for-making-caramel-candy-apples) — Commercial guidance on proper caramel apple dip temperature and distinction from hard candy apple temperatures.

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