Easy Homemade Caramel Apples
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Easy Homemade Caramel Apples, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion! With their rich, creamy caramel coating and crisp apples, these treats bring the essence of fall right to your kitchen. Simple to make and fully customizable with your favorite toppings—think chocolate chips, crushed nuts, or colorful sprinkles—these caramel apples are fun to prepare and even more enjoyable to eat. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a family activity, this recipe is sure to impress everyone. Dive into this delicious adventure and create mouthwatering memories!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (12 apples) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–18 apples
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 2 cups brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 cups toppings (crushed nuts, chocolate, etc.)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly, removing any wax coating. Insert sticks into each apple.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir constantly until boiling.
- Lower the heat slightly and continue stirring until the mixture reaches 240°F (soft ball stage).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before dipping each apple into the caramel mixture.
- Roll coated apples in topping choices while still warm and place on parchment-lined baking sheets to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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