Description
These Caramel Apples are a classic fall treat made with fresh, crisp apples dipped in rich, buttery homemade caramel. Perfect for Halloween, autumn gatherings, or just a sweet snack, they’re easy to customize with toppings like nuts, chocolate, or sprinkles.
Ingredients
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- 6 small to medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 6 wooden sticks or skewers
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, crushed cookies, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles
Instructions
- Wash apples thoroughly and dry completely. Insert sticks into the tops of each apple. Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly grease it.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 245°F (firm-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the caramel cool slightly to thicken, about 5 minutes.
- Dip each apple into the caramel, swirling to coat evenly. Let excess drip off and roll in toppings if desired.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and let set at room temperature or refrigerate for faster firming.
Notes
- Make sure apples are dry so the caramel sticks well.
- You can use store-bought caramel for an even quicker version—just melt and dip!
- Wrapped in wax paper, these make great gifts.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
