14 Best Caramel Apple Toppings for the Ultimate Fall Dessert
Sprinkles, marshmallows, and cookie crumbs are just the beginning!

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This spooky season, there's more than just Halloween candy to satisfy your sweet tooth! Caramel apples are a delicious way to celebrate autumn and use up all those fresh-picked apples from your latest orchard trip. Instead of simply dipping apples into glossy golden caramel, why not level up your Halloween dessert by rolling them in crushed candies, chopped nuts, chocolate drizzle, and other tasty toppings? Ahead, discover the best caramel apple toppings to make your fall treats stand out.
Even Ree Drummond loves to get creative with this apple dessert. "The great thing about caramel apples is that the possibilities are endless," she says. "Whether you leave the caramel plain and glossy and beautiful or decorate it with everything you can get your hands on, the end result is always individual and special."
Want something festive and colorful? Sprinkles can be customized to match holidays, birthdays, or even your favorite football team's colors. Chocolate dessert lovers might go straight for Ree's crushed cookie-covered caramel apples. And don't stop there—you can turn an apple into a tasty chocolate and peanut butter dessert by mixing toppings and crushing up Reese's. You might consider mini marshmallows sprinkled with pumpkin pie spice for a fall-inspired twist, or popcorn paired with M&M’s for a movie-night-themed treat. Making these apple desserts is a fun fall activity the kids will love, and the finished products are perfect for serving at parties or wrapping in cellophane as thoughtful gifts.
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