Easy Homemade Caramel Apples
Indulge in the delightful experience of creating Easy Homemade Caramel Apples, a perfect treat for any celebration. These sweet, chewy apples are dipped in rich caramel and can be customized with an array of toppings, making them ideal for gatherings, festive occasions, or simply enjoying at home. The simplicity of this recipe ensures that both novice and experienced cooks can whip up a batch effortlessly, while the combination of fresh apples and creamy caramel offers a satisfying taste that everyone will love. Elevate your dessert game this season with these charming caramel-coated delights!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–18 firm apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 2 cups brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 cups assorted toppings (crushed nuts, sprinkles, chocolate)
Instructions
- Wash and dry apples thoroughly; insert popsicle sticks into each apple.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, and unsalted butter. Stir until melted.
- Attach a candy thermometer and cook until reaching 240°F (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat; stir in salt and vanilla extract.
- Dip each apple into the warm caramel sauce, allowing excess to drip off before placing on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Immediately sprinkle desired toppings over the apples before the caramel sets. Let cool until firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 112mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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