Growing up I've always referred to these as Toffee Apples and had them on Guy Fawkes day.. probably since it coincided with when apple's were harvested i guess?.. Im sure a lot of you are scratching your heads trying to figure that out.. but thats alright.
As of today, I now realize what a Caramel Apple should look and taste like. I was raised on plain toffee/caramel covered apples and realized that I've been missing out on having an extra layer of candy goodness cover the caramel coating. The extra layer I'm referring to are the small pecan pieces that gives you an initial crunch followed by the sourness of a crisp granny smith apple and finally the gooeyness of the caramel factor which just envelopes everything in your mouth to give it a wonderful taste. I love caramel and pecans, and they do just go really well with apples.
I did split the Pecan Candy Apple with my 10-year old daughter and enjoyed just seeing her bite her way though it. I did feel like she was missing out on the whole experience of building a bonfire and celebrating Guy Fawkes day; but, Im at least comforted at knowing that she's enjoying a unique treat that every kid loves and will reflect back on as notable memory. Funny how certain items make you reflect back on earlier times, apparently for me caramel apples are one of those items.
Caramel Apple Gift Company have done an amazing job with their apples, they have a lot of caramel apple varieties and beautifully decorated ones to match specific occaisions that might require them! Also a great gift to provide to a candy addict or to a family with kids (Caramel Apple 4 Pack Sampler) whom would enjoy a rememberable healthy candy snack.
I should also note that thankfully the Caramel Apple Gift Company provide a very helpful tag with their apples detailing serving instructions which made things much more efficient.