Description
Homemade caramel apples are a delicious treat made by coating crisp apples in rich, buttery caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly.
- Insert wooden sticks into the apples.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla over medium heat.
- Stir until the mixture boils and reaches 240°F (soft ball stage).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Dip each apple into the caramel, coating evenly.
- Place the coated apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool.
Notes
- Use tart apples for a balanced flavor.
- Store apples in a cool, dry place.
- For added flavor, sprinkle toppings like nuts or chocolate before the caramel sets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Homemade Caramel Apples