Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade caramel apples, a perfect treat that combines the crispness of fresh apples with luscious caramel. These easy-to-make snacks are not only fun to create but also allow for endless customization with your favorite toppings. Ideal for parties, holidays, or simply to satisfy a sweet craving, these caramel apples will impress family and friends alike.
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
- 7-inch apple sticks
- Toppings of choice (e.g., nuts, sprinkles, chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the Granny Smith apples thoroughly. Insert wooden sticks into the tops of each apple.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until boiling.
- Attach a candy thermometer and boil until it reaches 240°F (soft ball stage). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Cool the caramel slightly before dipping each apple into the mixture until fully coated. Allow excess caramel to drip off.
- While still warm, add desired toppings to each apple before placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let the apples sit at room temperature until the caramel sets completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel apple (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg