Caramel Apples
Description
There’s something special about making caramel apples at home. Crisp apples coated in a smooth layer of rich, buttery caramel create the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a satisfying crunch in every bite. Whether enjoyed plain or decorated with your favorite toppings, they’re a nostalgic treat that brings a little extra fun to the kitchen and a smile to everyone who takes a bite.
Perfect for autumn afternoons, Halloween parties, holiday gatherings, or creating sweet family traditions, these caramel apples are as enjoyable to make as they are to share. Wrap them as thoughtful homemade gifts or display them on a festive dessert table—they’re sure to become one of the sweetest highlights of the season.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Wash and dry the apples to remove all wax. (Caramel will not stick if there is wax on the apples.) Remove the stems and pierce the top with a wooden skewer.
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with wax paper or lightly spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
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Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Stir until the sugar has melted and the mixture is smooth.
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Gently bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. To test if the caramel is ready, drop a small amount of caramel into a cup of cold water. The caramel is ready when you can immediately form a firm ball of caramel with your fingers. Increase the cooking time, if needed, by one minute at a time until you reach the 'firm ball' stage. Remove the caramel mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
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Swirl each apple in the caramel until it is fully coated. Let the excess drip into the saucepan, then place the apples onto a silicone-lined or lightly oiled baking sheet.
Refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours before serving.
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Add more deliciousness to your caramel apples by dipping the bottom and sides of the apple into M&M-like vegan candy, melted vegan marshmallow sauce, candy sprinkles, nuts, sugar, pretzel pieces, coconut, mini vegan chocolate chips, cookie crumbs, cereal, or any other ingredient that appeals to you!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Serving Size 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 236kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.7g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
- Sodium 95mg4%
- Potassium 210mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 57.8g20%
- Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
- Sugars 48.2g
- Protein 0.6g2%
- Vitamin A 120 IU
- Vitamin C 9 mg
- Calcium 22 mg
- Iron 0.4 mg
- Vitamin E 0.4 mg
- Vitamin K 5 mcg
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg
- Folate 14 mcg
- Magnesium 16 mg
- Zinc 0.1 mg
- Selenium 1 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
