Caramel apple grapes? What? The perfect pop of sweetness this fall. 

caramel apple grapes 

How can these be called caramel apple grapes with no apples? Because they’re supposed to look like mini, bite-size caramel apples. Grapes dipped in caramel and finely-chopped pecans are SO delicious. 

I have a confession. I’ve never eaten a caramel apple. If I have, I’ve buried the memory, because candy apples give me anxiety. (Although I did make these caramel apple cookies.) 

They look so unwieldy to eat without breaking a tooth. But caramel apple grapes? Easy peasy. 

Another easy workaround? Caramel apple chip lollipops. 

ideas for serving caramel grapes 

These would be great as a fall party or Thanksgiving appetizer. Or even Halloween appetizers or treats. The tiny treats fit into tiny hands nicely, so make them as an after-school snack with the kids. 

 

ingredients and supplies you’ll need 

GRAPES

Grapes of course. You may use red or green seedless. Try and choose grapes on the large side. Wash and dry grapes well. 

KRAFT CARAMELS

Kraft caramels are these little squares are magic. No need to make your own caramels. 

FINELY CHOPPED PECANS 

I purchased finely chopped pecans, but you may use any of your favorite nuts.

TOOTHPICKS or COCKTAIL PICKS

Here, I used 4-inch toothpicks. I used heavy-duty scissors to cut off one pointed end for safety. If you can find cocktail picks, even better, because one end will be smooth.

WHAT TO DO

gather your ingredients and tools:

• • 15 grapes
  • 2 to 3 ounces (about 3/4 cup or 16 candies) toothpicks or cocktail picks

wash and skewer the grapes

Make sure to dry the grapes very well. Insert a cocktail pick into each grape. Set aside on a baking tray lined with wax paper.

melt the caramels

Place the unwrapped caramels and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 1 minute.

Stir, using the residual heat to fully melt the candy. If necessary, microwave for an additional 15 seconds.

dip your grapes

Pour the pecans in a small bowl.

Holding the cocktail pick, dip a grape into the caramel and immediately dip into the nuts. Place on the baking tray to set, about one hour.

TIP:

If the toothpick slides out of the grape, hold the grape on its side and use a small spoon to pour caramel over the grape.

 

 

 

printable recipe

more Fall appetizers and treats

Sparkly pumpkin marshmallows

 

Pumpkin pie cheese and crackers