Homemade Caramel Apples
Caramel apples are a nostalgic favorite, perfect for cooler weather and festive occasions. This recipe uses simple pantry staples to create glossy, sweet apples that are fun to decorate. Whether you’re serving them at a party or enjoying them with family, they’re guaranteed to impress.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Pot Large
- Pot Medium
- Metal Tongs or Slotted Spoon
- Skewers or Popsicle Sticks
Ingredients
- 4 apples I used Granny Smith
- 1 Cup brown sugar dark or light, packed
- 7 Ounces heavy cream
- ½ Cup light corn syrup
- 2 ½ Tablespoons butter at room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
Instructions
Remove Wax Coating
- To prepare the apples you must first remove the wax coating. One way to do this is to rinse in very hot water and rub away the wax with a towel. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Very carefully take one apple and let it sit in the hot water for 15 seconds, then use a tongs or slotted spoon to remove it and place on a towel. Use the towel to rub the apple vigorously until the wax is gone.
- Repeat until all the apples have been de-waxed.
Prepare the Apples
- Remove the stems from each apple then push a stick into the center of each apple where the stem was, making sure it's stuck in there really good.
- Prepare a cookie tray by lining it with parchment paper and lightly spraying with oil. You will use this tray to set your freshly dipped apples on.
Make the Caramel
- In a medium pot mix together the cream, butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla.
- Over medium heat bring the mixture to 240°F. Don't stir the mixture during this time.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes until the caramel is thin enough to still dip but thick enough that it will coat and stick to the apple.
Coat the Apples
- Dip each apple into the caramel and let the excess caramel drip off, then place onto your prepared tray. Do this for each apple. If your caramel gets too hard to dip, you can warm it up a little on the stove.
Cool and Serve
- Let apples cool before serving.
- These are best served same day but can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
Use tart apples: The contrast with the sweet caramel creates the best flavor.
Dry thoroughly: After de-waxing, make sure apples are completely cool and dry so the caramel sticks better.
Work quickly: Caramel thickens fast, so dip while it's warm and fluid.
Dry thoroughly: After de-waxing, make sure apples are completely cool and dry so the caramel sticks better.
Work quickly: Caramel thickens fast, so dip while it's warm and fluid.
Nutrition
Calories: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 114g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 106g | Vitamin A: 843IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg
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