A caramel apple needs to have a good tart taste and crunch as you bite into it, as well as a wonderful gooey feel as the caramel melts in your mouth. With autumn’s arrival, we’ve found five places to satisfy your urge.
Cake ’N Stick
Cake ’N Stick’s caramel apple options include cinnamon, M&Ms, nuts, and cookie dough. There are even versions that make the apples look like little turkeys for Thanksgiving. Order online from this Chantilly-based business that serves Aldie, Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax, South Riding, Sterling, and DC. Chantilly
Cox Farms
Cox Farms’ Fall Festival runs through November 7 and with it comes all the quintessential comfort foods. Their tasty caramel apples are a well-liked treat (and are available weekends only 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). Don’t miss the plain version or try one with nuts or sprinkles. 15621 Braddock Rd., Centreville
Kilwins
Caramel apples are a popular item for this candy, ice cream, and sweets shop. They sell out quickly, so it’s advised to give them a call (703-566-4094) before ordering or stop by the Alexandria shop. The caramel apples come in multiple flavors, including peanut and pecan, apple pie, and for a salty and sweet twist, sea-salt chocolate. 212 King St., Alexandria
The Cupcake Delivers
Jessica Baer founded The Cupcake Delivers after working for more than two decades at Whole Foods. She needs a day’s notice to make her jumbo caramel apples. She offers a chocolate chip one and a version with chocolate striping. Order online. There is delivery to most of Northern Virginia and the DC area. Fairfax
Tummy YumYum
Gourmet candy apples are the highlight of this Manassas-based business, which also sells chocolate-covered pears, strawberries, and bacon. You can’t beat Tummy YumYum’s classic caramel apple, a crisp Granny Smith apple dipped in creamy caramel. For some added crunch, there are options to add peanuts, M&Ms, pecans, and walnuts. Or get one rolled in walnuts, cranberries, and pretzels. Order online and have your apples shipped or pick them up at the store. 9119 Church St., Manassas
Feature image courtesy Tummy YumYum
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