These delicious caramel apples are a perfect treat for fall, combining crisp apples with rich, buttery caramel.
These delicious caramel apples are a perfect treat for fall, combining crisp apples with rich, buttery caramel.
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples washed and dried thoroughly
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Insert wooden sticks into the top of each apple. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool slightly until the caramel is thick enough to coat a spoon.
- Hold each apple by the stick and dip into the caramel, turning to coat evenly. Allow any excess caramel to drip off, then place on prepared baking sheet to set.
- Let the caramel apples cool completely at room temperature before serving or decorating as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 4gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg
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These caramel apples turned out AMAZING! The caramel was so gooey and delicious! My kids loved them. Definitely making again!
I tried this recipe but the caramel didn’t set right. It was too runny. Maybe I cooked it wrong? Not sure. Disappointed.
I’ve had issues with caramel too! It’s tricky sometimes. Make sure you let it cook long enough to reach that soft-ball stage, or it might not set properly. Don’t be too hard on yourself!