It’s national caramel apple day! Caramel apples are a popular fall treat. In fact, they are often served at Halloween parties and other autumn celebrations. In honor of this delicious holiday, we thought we’d share a few fun facts about caramel apples. Read on to learn more about this tasty treat & a recipe to make your own which is a super fun activity to do with the kids. Or if you want to make a day out of getting your caramel apple fix I have included a list local cider mills as well to grab yours from!

Fun Facts About Caramel Apples
The first caramel apple was created in 1950 by George H. Smith. Smith dipped apples in a hot caramel mixture and then rolled them in nuts. The result was an instant hit!

Today, Americans consume approximately 41 million pounds of caramel each year. That’s a lot of caramel!

We hope you have a delicious national caramel apple day! If you’re looking for something fun to do, why not try making your own caramel apples? All you need is a bag of apples, some caramels, and a little bit of patience. Check out this recipe for easy-to-make caramel apples. Bon appetit!

Ingredients:
-6 medium apples, washed and dried
-1 cup sugar
-1/2 cup light corn syrup
-1/2 cup water
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-2 tablespoons butter
-Optional toppings: chopped nuts, sprinkles, shredded coconut, etc.

• Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill

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  Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill is a family-owned farm market and cider mill located in Armada, Michigan. The farm market features a variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, honey, and maple syrup. The cider mill offers a wide variety of apple cider, as well as other apple products such as apple pie and caramel apples. Their address is 7985 Armada Center Rd, Armada, MI 48005

• Franklin Cider Mill

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  Franklin Cider Mill is a historic cider mill located in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. The mill was built in 1837 and is one of the oldest operating cider mills in the state of Michigan. The mill offers a variety of apple cider, as well as other apple products such as pies, fritters, and caramel apples. Their address is 7450 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. 

   

• Yates Cider Mill

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  Yates Cider Mill is a family-owned cider mill located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The cider mill has been in operation since 1863 and is one of the oldest continuously operating cider mills in the United States. The mill offers a variety of apple cider, as well as other apple products such as donuts, fritters, and caramel apples. Their address is 1950 E Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307.

• Westview Orchards & Cider Mill

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  Westview Orchards & Winery is a family-owned farm market and winery located in Washington, Michigan. The farm market features a variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, honey, and maple syrup. The winery offers a wide variety of wines made from grapes grown on the property, as well as other fruit wines made from apples and cherries grown on the farm. In addition to wine, the winery also offers hard ciders made from apples grown on the property. Their address is 65075 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48095

• Parmenter's Northville Cider Mill

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  Parmenter’s Northville Cider Mill is an Urban Cider Mill located within the Historic homes of Cabbage Town in Northville, Michigan. Their traditional cider mill goodies and treats are the highlight of their destination. Their address is 714 Base Line Rd, Northville, MI 48167

• Miller's Big Red Apple Orchard

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  Miller’s Big Red Apple Orchard is a family-owned farm market and cider mill located in Washington Twp, Michigan. It’s the oldest u-pick apple orchard in Washington Township! The farm market features a variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, honey, and maple syrup. The cider mill offers a wide variety of apple cider, as well as other apple products such as apple pie and caramel apples. Their address is 4900 32 Mile Rd, Washington, MI 48095.

   

• Diehl’s Orchard and Cider Mill

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  Diehl’s Orchard and Cider Mill is a local family-Owned cider mill has been helping families make memories for over 60 years now. Their address is 1479 Ranch Rd, Holly, MI 48442. 

• Three Cedars Cider Mill

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  Three Cedars is the perfect fall destination spot featuring Hayrides, U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, 7 Acre Corn Maze, Fresh Cider, Hot Donuts, Caramel Apples, Play Area, Petting Farm, and a General Store with old fashioned candy and seasonal items. You can reserve a tent or barn for your party, or even a bonfire site if you want. Plus parking is FREE. They are located at 7897 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168. 

• Apple Charlies Orchards

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  Apple Charlies Orchards has fruit picking sessions & farm animals to feed at an orchard selling apple donuts, pies, candy apples & ciders. They are located at 38035 S Huron Rd, New Boston, MI 48164. 

• DeBuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

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  DeBuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch is a family farm owned by 2 generations of DeBuck’s. Their address is 50240 Martz Rd, Belleville, MI 48111

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