Description
Make your own caramel apples at home with this simple recipe. Perfect for a sweet treat or a fun activity with kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 wooden sticks
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples. Insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, cream, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 245°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Dip each apple into the caramel, turning to coat evenly. Allow excess caramel to drip off.
- Place the coated apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them cool until the caramel hardens.
Notes
- Use tart apples for a balanced flavor.
- Work quickly when dipping the apples to avoid the caramel setting too soon.
- Store caramel apples in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: caramel apples, homemade caramel, dessert recipe, sweet treat