Caramel Apples

An apple a day is good advice. But a caramel apple is a great idea. This caramel apple recipe turns simple fruit into a classic fall dessert. It is fun to make. It is even more fun to eat. Just try not to get caramel apple dip in your hair. 🙂

What are Caramel Apples

Homemade caramel apples are whole apples dipped in a hot, sweet sauce. The sauce is made from sugar, butter, and cream. The sauce hardens on the apple. You get a sweet coating and a crisp fruit. They are the best fall treats.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 apples

Nutrition Info per Apple
Calories 350
Fat 10g
Carbs 70g
Protein 1g

Ingredients

6 small apples (Granny Smith work well for apple desserts)
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 wooden sticks

Optional Caramel Apple Toppings

Chopped peanuts
Mini chocolate chips
Sprinkles
Sea salt

Tools You Need

Medium saucepan
Wooden spoon
Candy thermometer
Baking sheet
Parchment paper

How to Make Caramel Apples

Wash and dry your apples. Remove any stems. Push a wooden stick firmly into the top of each apple. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

How to Make Caramel for Caramel Apples

• Combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk in the saucepan. Cook this mixture over medium heat. Stir it constantly with the wooden spoon.

• Attach the candy thermometer to the pan. Cook the caramel until the thermometer reads 245 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the firm ball stage. It takes about 15 minutes. You are making caramelized apples magic.

• Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract. Be careful. The caramel is very hot.

• Let the caramel cool for two minutes. Dip each apple into the hot caramel. Swirl it to coat the apple completely. Let the extra caramel drip off.

• If you want toppings, roll the wet apple in them now.

• Place the finished caramel apple on the parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining apples.

Let the caramel cool and harden completely. This takes about one hour. Now you have perfect fall dessert recipes ready to enjoy.

This process is the easiest way to make caramel apples. They are the ultimate fall snacks and some of the best apple dessert recipes for your collection of apple recipes.