Description
Learn how to make delicious caramel apples with this simple recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 14 oz evaporated milk, warmed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10–12 small/medium Granny Smith apples (or Fuji, Gala, McIntosh)
- 10–12 craft sticks
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Prep the apples: Remove stems, rinse apples under hot water, scrub dry, and chill in the fridge.
- Make the caramel: In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Boil, add warmed evaporated milk gradually, and cook until it reaches 235–240°F. Stir in vanilla.
- Dip the apples: Dry apples, insert sticks, dip in caramel, and place on parchment. Refrigerate to set.
- Add toppings (optional): Add crushed candy while caramel is warm or drizzle chocolate after caramel sets.
- Store: Refrigerate apples for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Warming the milk helps maintain caramel temperature.
- Cold apples help the caramel set faster.
- Removing wax is essential for caramel adherence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Caramel Apples, Dessert, Fall Treats