This Caramel Apple In A Jar is perfect for a fall party or to give as a gift. The jar includes caramels, mini M&Ms, and a small apple!
Last weekend was the first day of autumn and that calls for a special treat. This caramel apple is super cute, but the best part is that that caramel apple can be made in the jar!
How to Make A Caramel Apple In A Jar
To assemble the jars, gather mini M&M’s, wrapped caramels, jars, baker’s twine, lollipop sticks, and small apples.
Dump the mini M&M’s into the jar.
Top with 12 wrapped caramels.
Add the lid, top with the apple, and tie on some twine. Add a lollipop stick and the printed recipe, if desired.
To make the caramel apple in the jar, remove the mini M&M’s and place them in the lid. Unwrap the caramels and put them back into the jar. Add 1 teaspoon of water to the jar and put it in the microwave for 60 seconds at 50% power.
Stir and microwave for another 15-30 seconds at 50% power and stir until smooth. Be sure to watch very carefully. (Unfortunately, I know from experience that cooking it too long will cause the caramel to boil over and burn!) Put a lollipop stick into the washed and dried apple.
Put the apple into the caramel in the jar. Use a knife to spread additional caramel over the entire apple.
Dip and roll the caramel apple into the mini M&M’s.
Fill in any empty places by adding M&M’s with your fingers. Gently press mini M&M’s into the caramel and set it on a piece of parchment paper.
These would be so fun to make for a fall party to give as party favors!
Frequently Asked Questions
I used Kerr Half-Pint Wid Mouth mason jars. They are big enough to hold the caramels and M&M’s. Plus, they have a wide mouth so that the small apples will fit.
I got these apples from my mom’s tree and I love that there are still a couple of leaves attached. Small apples are often easy to find in the fall. If you can’t find small enough ones, melt the caramel in a bowl instead of the jar.
More Apple Recipes
- These outstanding Apple Bars are a hit with family and friends!
- Caramel Apple Truffles have delicious fall flavors packed into every bite.
- Puff Pastry Apple Tart with a crispy, flaky crust and tender apple slices!
- This Apple Cobbler is so simple to make with just 4 ingredients.
Caramel Apple In A Jar
Ingredients
- 12 wrapped caramels
- 1/4 cup mini M&M’s
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 small apple
Instructions
- Remove the caramels from the jar and set them aside.
- Transfer the mini M&M's to the upside-down jar lid.
- Unwrap the caramels and place them in the mason jar.
- Add the water and microwave for 60 seconds at 50% power. Stir and microwave for another 15-30 seconds at 50% power and stir until smooth. Be sure to watch very carefully.
- Insert a lollipop stick into the apple.
- Dip the apple in the melted caramel. Use a knife to add caramel to the entire apple.
- Dip and roll the caramel apple in the mini M&M’s.
- Fill in any empty places by adding M&M’s with your fingers.
- Gently press mini M&M’s into the caramel and set it on a piece of parchment paper.
Diane says
Such a great idea. I’m loving the idea of gifts in a jar.
Tracy Crawford says
Oh, that’s priceless! I want to do it with my school classroom as gifts for their parents. I’m all about forcing the parents to do something with the kids!
cathy frieze says
how do you keep the string on the jar and apple? I tried jute twine,string and ribbon. they all slip off!!!
cute idea but can’t make the string stay on
Tonia says
The string is more for decoration and to show that the two items go together than it is to hold the apple in place. I tied the string to the apple stem. You can also glue or tape the string to the bottom of the jar. If you need a more sturdy solution, you could place the jar with the apple on top, in a cellophane bag. Best of luck! ~Tonia
gail hadley says
I am having a Scentsy open house in Nov and I am most definitely making the apple cake!!!! Looks amazing!! Also work in a small private school, so I plan on making the caramel apple in a jar as gifts for the teachers!!!!! So simple and I love that u can make them right in the jar. Thanks for ur ideas I will b following ur page from now on!!!!!! God bless!!
capturing joy with kristen duke says
Such a fun idea and beautiful pictures! Congrats on being featured in a magazine!!
Emilia says
I saw your lovely idea in the magazine and had to check your site. So many nice ideas/recipes–and thank you for sharing them, by the way! I plan to make the caramel apple treat but use crushed walnuts to give my girlfriends during our next monthly dinner. Now, maybe it’s because English is not my mother tongue, but I have to disagree with this comment you wrote: “Sunday was the first day of fall.” Actually, the first day of fall–at lease, officially–is next week, September 22nd…
Tonia says
Thanks Emilia! They are going to love them. I totally agree with your date. This post went live last year, on September 24, 2013! 🙂
Emilia says
That will teach me, lol! I should have realized. But since the magazine is knew I assumed you got your dates confused… Should have known better! 🙂
Gurvy Green says
YUM these look delicious and the best part is how easy they are to make! Thanks for sharing this adorable packaging, definitely earned the Woman’s World recognition, congrats!
jani says
Your blog is awesome! !!
Tonia says
Thanks so very much Jani! I’m delighted you stopped by!
jani says
Lol still here… pinning away
Heather T says
LOVE this idea, these would even be fun teacher gifts for back to school.
Beth @ The First Year says
This is ridiculously awesome, even I think I can manage it!
Brandi says
Oh, Tonia! This is the most amazing things I think I’ve seen online all day! Yum!
Tonia says
Awwww…thanks so much, Brandi! I so happy you stopped by!
Julia @ FaveCrafts says
Hi Tonia,
What a cute project! I love it so much that I decided to feature it in our roundup of gifts in a jar! Check it out here: http://www.favecraftsblog.com/christmas-gifts-in-a-jar/
Have a great day!
yaya says
Christmas is coming up, so I’m giving this as a gift but can you please tell me how to rap the caramels?
Tonia says
The caramels that I bought for this post were already wrapped like these Kraft Caramels: http://www.kraftbrands.com/caramels/products/default.aspx
Best of luck with the jars!
~Tonia
Sarah says
Best party favor!! Didn’t want another bag filled with just candy or plastic junk, which I must admit I tend to throw out those goodie bags. Just adorable!!!
Mackenzie says
Super cute gift idea; love it!
Jennifer says
This is super smart and looks oh so yummy! BTW your photography can;t get any more amazing, Tonia!!!
Kristen Duke says
Love, love, love this idea!!! I’ve seen so many ideas for gifts in a jar but never a caramel apple. Great idea, thanks for sharing!
Ginger says
Cuuuuuute! 🙂 You always have the best ideas!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
Such an adorable idea. I love giving our teachers small gifts for Halloween…this would be so cute!!
Sandra says
Hi Tonia,
I stumbled across your site today and I am so glad I did. You have some wonderful ideas! I had a question about the jar size you note for this recipe. In the recipe you reference the Ball 8 oz jars. But they look like the Ball 4 oz jars. Could you please confirm? I plan to give these as thank you gifts to the guest of my daughter’s 13th Bday party. Great parting gift for any age birthday, don’t you think? Thanks again 🙂
Tonia says
Hi Sandra,
I’m delighted that you found my site! They are Kerr 8 oz jars. Even though I used small apples from my mom’s tree, I had to use the 8 oz wide mouth jar. It is the size of a 1 cup measuring cup. These are the ones I used: http://www.freshpreservingstore.com/kerr-half-pint-8-oz-wide-mouth-jars-set-of-12/shop/383255/
Enjoy the party!
~Tonia
Betsy says
This is such a fun idea. If only I was having a party so I could do something like this. Hmmm? I might have to figure something out.
Tonia says
You don’t have to have a party, you could always make one for a friend! Thanks for stopping by Betsy!
Laurie says
Tonia, this is BRILLIANT! Really clever! Beautiful photography, too! Who wouldn’t want to receive one??
I loved it so much, I linked to it on my blog (link in my name).
Tonia says
Thanks Laurie!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Seriously the most clever idea ever! Where do you come up with this creativity?! 🙂
Tonia says
LOL! Thanks Julie!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
How cute! What a great gift idea! Love it!
Tonia says
Thanks Lindsay!
Cindy Chandler says
If you don’t mind sharing or telling—where did you get the font used on the top picture “Caramel Apple In A Jar”? And/Or what’s the name of it. I love it. And the recipe don’t sound half bad either. Thanks for your wonderful blog.
Tonia says
Hi Cindy,
I’m delighted to hear that you enjoy my blog and love my recipe…kind of. 😉
The font is Xiomara http://www.dafont.com/xiomara.font
Thanks for stopping by!
~Tonia
Cindy Chandler says
Thanks for sharing the font. I hope to make this recipe this weekend. Thanks again!!!
Anna Bennett says
Okay Tonia,you have got to have the Happiest family in the world, Not to mention very happy friends & neighbors.
You are awesome.
Tonia says
We have our days but in general, we are happy, sugar-laden people! Thanks Anna!
Rhonda says
Yum!
Tonia says
Thanks Rhonda!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
What a great idea! YOU are the queen of gifts in a jar!
I’m so pinning it to the mason jar board 🙂
Tonia says
Thanks Lyuba! I am still waiting for my crown! 🙂
Jenna says
Well now, this is just about the most genius idea I’ve ever seen! Love it Tonia!!
Tonia says
Thanks Jenna! They were fun to make!