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National Caramel Apple Day

Get your sweet tooth ready - National Caramel Apple Day is here! Indulge in delicious caramel apples, recipes, and more to make the day special.

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October 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEOctober 31

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYDesserts

INTRO

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Get ready for a sweet treat on October 31st - it's National Caramel Apple Day! This delicious day has been celebrated since the 1950s, and is the perfect way to enjoy the fall season. Whether you like your caramel apples plain or with some added toppings, they are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. So grab some friends and join in this delicious celebration of one of America's favorite treats!

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TIMELINE

National Caramel Apple Day Timeline

Caramel Invented

Caramel was crafted in the early 1800s by boiling sugar, opening up a world of possibilities for desserts including caramel apples.

Toffee Apple Inception

Toffee apples, also known as candy apples, were first introduced by Newark candy-maker William W. Kolb.

Caramel Apple Invention

Dan Walker, an employee at Kraft Foods, invented the caramel apple by dipping apples into melted Kraft caramels.

Caramel Apple Popularity

Caramel apples gained popularity through fun TV commercials and were often given out on Halloween as treats.

Gourmet Caramel Apples

Gourmet caramel apples featuring additional toppings like chocolate, nuts, and candy became popular as a luxury sweet treat.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Caramel Apple Day

Bake a caramel apple pie

Apples are a classic fall fruit so why not incorporate them into a delicious dessert. A caramel apple pie is the perfect way to celebrate National Caramel Apple Day.

MAKE

Make your own caramel apples

Making your own caramel apples can be just as fun and tasty as going out for some. All you need are some apples, sticks, caramel, and toppings of your choice.

THROW

Throw a caramel apple party

Invite all of your friends over to make and eat some caramel apples! Make it a potluck and let everyone bring their favorite toppings.

CARAMEL

Caramel apple sundae

What better way to celebrate than with an ice cream sundae? To make it more festive, top it off with chopped up caramel apples and extra caramel sauce.

CARAMEL

Caramel apple martini

If you are of age, why not enjoy National Caramel Apple Day in style? Whip up a batch of these yummy drinks and toast to the holiday.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Caramel Apple Day

They're fun for kids & adults alike

Caramel apples are the perfect way to celebrate National Caramel Apple Day. Kids will love picking out their favorite topping and helping you assemble the caramel apples while adults will enjoy the nostalgic taste of this classic treat!

Caramel apples are delicious

Crunchy, tart green apples are dipped in melted, sweet and sticky caramel. Whether you like them plain or loaded with toppings, there's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a caramel apple!

They're easy to make

Making caramel apples is surprisingly simple - all you need are some green apples, melted caramel, and a few other ingredients. With just a few steps you can make a delicious treat that is sure to delight the whole family!

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