Guides
Caramel apples, explained
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most — how long they keep, how to store them, why we ship the way we do in July. Written from how we actually make and ship these, with outside sources cited wherever the claim is a food-safety one.
How long do caramel apples last?
A caramel apple keeps about a week in the refrigerator. Here's why that window exists, what happens after it, and why the stick matters more than most people expect.
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How to store a caramel apple
Refrigerate, rest before serving, never freeze. Three rules, and the reasoning behind each one.
Caramel apple vs candy apple
Two different confections that get used interchangeably. One is chewy and buttery, the other is a hard shell that cracks. We make both.
The best apple for a caramel apple
Tart, firm and the right size. Why Granny Smith has been the standard for decades, and what we've used since 1980.
Shipping caramel apples in hot weather
Why a one-day delay in July often means a fresher arrival, and what we do differently when it's warm.
