Description
Homemade Caramel Apples are a delightful treat that brings joy to any gathering. With their sweet, creamy caramel coating and the crisp tartness of fresh apples, these treats are perfect for fall festivities, birthday celebrations, or simply as a fun snack to enjoy with family and friends. This easy recipe allows you to customize your caramel apples with a variety of toppings, from crunchy nuts to colorful sprinkles, ensuring that each one is unique. Gather your loved ones for a fun activity where everyone can create their own delicious masterpiece!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 12 Granny Smith apples
- Various toppings (chocolate chips, nuts, sprinkles)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Insert apple sticks into each apple halfway through.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, mix together brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly until it reaches a boil.
- Continue boiling until the mixture reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer.
- Dip each apple into the hot caramel until fully coated and allow excess caramel to drip off.
- While still warm, add your choice of toppings.
- Place dipped apples on parchment-lined baking sheets to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg