Caramel Apple Jello Shots
Easy to make Caramel Apple Jello Shots are full of your favorite boozy apple dessert flavors and are the perfect way to say cheers to fall!
Why We Love This Recipe for Caramel Apple Jello Shots
- These sour apple jello shots are so simple to make! The recipe makes a good amount so you can treat all of your party guests to a delicious treat with minimal effort!
- Caramel apple jello shots taste just like those mouth-watering caramel apples you love to get from the state fair, full of rich sweet caramel and sour apple flavors, and maybe a little whipped cream on top, if you like!
- Mix green apple jello, caramel vodka, and apple pucker in under 10 minutes, and let them chill in the fridge for a few hours. Then when it’s party time you’re ready to impress the crowd with these easy and wildly delicious boozy sweet treats!
- Apple pucker jello shots go down almost a little too easily, especially if you top them with whipped cream and caramel sauce. They’re practically irresistible!
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Green Apple Jello Shots
JELLO: You will need green apple jello, boiling water, and ice water for these jello shots. If you can’t find green apple jello in the store, it’s available on Amazon. I used the Jolly Rancher brand gelatin, but the Sonic brand will work just fine too.
LIQUOR: Pick up a bottle of sour apple pucker and caramel vodka. Both are easily found at your local grocery or liquor store. (If you want green apple jello shots, instead of caramel flavored, use regular vodka instead.)
TOPPINGS: Take these jello shots over the top with the addition of whipped cream and caramel sauce, if you like.
How to Make Caramel Apple Jello Shots
Jump to RecipeSTEP 1 Pour the green apple jello and boiling water into a heatproof bowl and whisk until the jello is completely dissolved.
STEP 2 Whisk in the cold water, apple pucker, and caramel vodka.
STEP 3 Arrange twelve 2-ounce plastic cups on a sheet pan and carefully pour the mixture into the cups. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours, until set.
STEP 3 Once set, top the jello shots with whipped cream and caramel sauce, if using, and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- Making these jello shots goes pretty quickly so it’s a good idea to have all of your ingredients measured out and ready to add before you start. That way you can just pour the ingredients in and stir. Also, be sure to arrange the plastic cups on a tray to make moving them to the fridge easy.
- Make as many sour apple jello shots as you want by doubling or tripling the recipe.
- Here are some more fun garnish ideas. Dip the rims of the plastic cups in melted caramel candy before adding the jello. Top the set jello shots with caramel-colored or gold sprinkles (just know that they’ll melt over time.) Add small pieces of green apple with the skin still on! You can also lightly wet the rims of the cups with water and then rim the cups with brown sugar for a great fall flair.
- Keep any leftover jello shots in the fridge (without toppings) and enjoy within 5 days.
- You can pop the lids on the plastic cups and stack these jello shots in a chilled cooler to easily transport them to any event.
Caramel Apple Jello Shots Recipe FAQ
What’s the best alcohol to use for jello shots?
Jello shots are fun and easy to make, especially because you can use any alcohol you like!
Vodka and rum are used most often as they blend well with a variety of flavors and the taste of alcohol is less noticeable.
Whisky, gin, and tequila can also be used to make jello shots, along with flavored liqueurs, like peach schnapps or Midori.
The most important part of making jello shots is sticking to the correct ratio of liquids to jello to ensure the jello shots set up correctly so experiment with your favorite spirits and flavors!
Can you use Crown Apple in jello shots?
Crown Royal Regal Apple Whisky and green apple jello are a great combination for green apple jello shots! The green apple flavor comes through nicely and makes the shot taste sweet and delicious.
Many people also enjoy topping the jello shot with caramel sauce for a caramel apple flavor. While the whisky isn’t overpowering, you might want to stick with using apple pucker and caramel vodka if whiskey isn’t your jam.
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- Vodka Jello Shots
- Creamsicle Orange Jello Shots
- Margarita Tequila Jello Shots
- Bacon Bourbon Jello Shots
- Limoncello Pudding Shots
Caramel Apple Jello Shots
Ingredients
- 3 ounces green apple gelatin mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 cup caramel vodka
- ½ cup sour apple pucker
- Whipped cream for topping
- Caramel sauce for topping
Instructions
- Add the gelatin mix to a large heatproof bowl. Whisk in the boiling water until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Whisk in the cold water, caramel vodka, and sour apple pucker.
- Arrange twelve 2-ounce plastic cups on a baking sheet. Pour the jello mixture into the cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Pro Tip: Transfer the jello mixture into a spouted measuring cup to make pouring easier.
- Refrigerate the jello shots for 3-4 hours or until set.
- When you're ready to serve, remove from the fridge and top with a dollop of whipped cream and/or some caramel sauce if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.