Caramel Dip for Apples Cooked in the Can (and printable labels)
I know you can get apples and caramel at McDonald’s anytime you want, but how fun to give these cute cans of caramel for Halloween or Fall gifts. {Think about those perpetual “You’ve Been Booed” bags that go around the neighborhood – wouldn’t this be perfect!} What’s even better, there is only one ingredient!! All you need is a can of sweetened condensed milk and you can turn it into a yummy apple dip. Even better, we’ve made you some cute labels and bag tags to go with. Here’s how to do it:
Caramel Dip for Apples
Ingredients:
Sweetened Condensed Milk – that’s it!
Directions:
Buy as many cans as you would like to make into caramel. Remove labels and adhesive and place in a large pot so the cans are covered with water. The water must cover the top of the cans. { I like to use the Kroger Store Brand because they have the pull-top lids which are fun and easy to open.}
Boil the cans for 2 1/2 hours. (Watch to make sure the water doesn’t evaporate below the cans – if it gets close just add hot water to the pot and continue to boil). Remove and cool completely (overnight).
There you have it- Your cans are now filled with yummy caramel. All you do is open, stir until smooth, and your caramel is ready for dipping! {Instructions are on the labels.}
Print out the labels below, trim and use a little double-sided tape to adhere. There is a Halloween Label and a Fall Label. Note: We recommend printing the can labels on regular paper rather than card stock so it will wrap around the can better.
Add a couple fresh apples and you have a wonderful gift for friends, neighbors, teachers . . . . . who wouldn’t love this! {There are even some coordinating bag tags for you – how easy is that!}
Download Caramel Can Labels here
Download Halloween/Fall Bag Tags Here
Tags and labels created with Graphics from SummerTimeDesigns be sure to check out her site!
*Find our Christmas Caramel Label Here
Wow, what a great idea and I never knew you could make caramel this way. Thanks so much for sharing am a happy new follower from Tasty Tuesday.
Laura
This is adorable. Thanks! I never knew you could make it without opening the can.
Wow, so excited to try this, having a girls night this Friday and going to give as little “happies”. Question, if I did this the day before do you refrigerate or will it harden too much…how do you store them? Thanks for sharing 🙂
Your friends will love these! No need to refrigerate – they will keep fine unopened (I’ve kept them several weeks). Once I open it I do put any left overs in the frig. Have fun at Girl’s Night!! Hope it’s delicious! Kyra
ok. Too cute. I’ve sent this website to all my family and friends. What a fun, clever idea. Thanks for including the fun labels. I just moved to a new neighborhood and will love giving these to my neighbors who helped me move. Mucho Gracias…
What a great idea…I just pinned this to my Pinterest board!
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love your labels they look very vintage and charming
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Wow, what a great idea, I might just do this! THanks for showing off!
Carlee
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What a great idea! I’m making homemade Kahlua as a gift too, which has to simmer for 3 hours, so I can have both large pots cookin’ at the same time now! Caramel and Kahlua. Hmmm…sounds kinda good together… Thanks for the great idea.
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This is the coolest idea EVER! I can’t wait to try this! Thank you for sharing your talents!
Sweet! I’ve seen the caramel idea before…but I LOVE the idea of labels for apples and halloween. Great idea!
Thanks!
Kelly
I am going to make these for my daughters bridal shower….what size can is used in this process…and printable?
Char – What a fun gift! Use the 14 ounce can. Sounds great!
I can’t print the Christmas labels.
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