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Deconstructed Halloween Caramel Apple Cup sits on wooden board with caramel apple cup in partial view in background. Decorative cauldron and skeleton hand also in partial view.
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Deconstructed Halloween Caramel Apple Cups

These Deconstructed Halloween Caramel Apple Cups are a fun way to enjoy this fall treat with a spooky Halloween twist! Made with crunchy apples, a nutty black caramel sauce, and Halloween toppings, these caramel apple cups are a wickedly delicious treat!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Author Jessica

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan

Ingredients

For the caramel sauce:

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tbsps. unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsps. heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Black food coloring
  • 3 tbsps. roasted lightly salted peanuts, chopped

For the caramel apple cups:

  • 1 large apple cored and chopped into bite-size pieces
  • Halloween sprinkle mix
  • Candy eyes

Instructions

For the caramel sauce:

  • Heat sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until melted and amber in color.
  • Add butter and stir until combined.
  • Slowly pour heavy cream into pot (careful cause it will bubble) and stir until smooth and incorporated.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, black food coloring (gradually add a couple drops at a time until color is achieved), and chopped peanuts.

For the caramel apple cups:

  • Add a layer of apples to the bottom of a cup or jar.
  • Layer with caramel sauce, Halloween sprinkles, and candy eyes.
  • Continue layering until you reach the top.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Store any leftover caramel apple sauce in an airtight container in the fridge.  Warm up caramel sauce in the microwave or on the stovetop before using.