Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with these Foolproof Homemade Caramel Apples. This easy-to-follow recipe features a perfectly chewy caramel that clings to crisp apples, making it ideal for Halloween parties, autumn gatherings, or cozy nights at home. Customize your apples with a variety of toppings like nuts, chocolate, and sea salt for a gourmet touch. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced cook, this no-fail tutorial will ensure your caramel apples turn out delicious every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 medium crisp apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry the apples. Insert sticks into the stem end of each apple.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat. Stir until melted.
- Allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it reaches 245°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and sea salt. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Dip each apple into the caramel, allowing excess to drip off. For a thicker coat, dip again after a few minutes.
- Add desired toppings immediately while caramel is tacky.
- Place coated apples on parchment-lined baking sheets to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel apple (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg