How To Make Homemade Caramel Dipped Apples

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How To Make Homemade Caramel Dipped Apples

Homemade caramel apples are a yummy fall treat the whole family will love! Crisp, tart apple covered in homemade caramel and your choice of toppings, they are perfect for Halloween parties, fall festivals, school treats, or a fun afternoon in the kitchen with the kids.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 514kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

10 granny smith apples fridge-cold
10 candy sticks
2 cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¾ cup corn syrup
⅓ cup butter
1 tablespoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt
Chopped nuts/sprinkles for garnish optional

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Instructions

Wash and dry the apples, push a candy stick into the center of each apple, then return to the fridge while you prepare the caramel.
10 granny smith apples, 10 candy sticks
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, corn syrup, and butter.
2 cups brown sugar, 1 ½ cups heavy cream, ¾ cup corn syrup, ⅓ cup butter
Cook, whisking frequently, until the caramel is bubbling and reaches a temperature of 235 F.
Remove the pot from heat and immediately whisk in the extract and salt until evenly combined. Allow the caramel to sit and cool and thicken for 10 minutes.
1 tablespoon vanilla, ¼ teaspoon salt
Dip each apple into the caramel, allow excess to drip off, if using toppings dip into toppings immediately before setting down onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Chopped nuts/sprinkles for garnish
Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. Store any leftovers in the fridge.

Notes

Use a candy thermometer to make sure you heat the caramel to the right temperature.
Stir, stir, stir! It will help prevent the sugar from burning when you make the caramel.
Chopped nuts and/or sprinkles are traditional toppings but you could get creative. Crushed Snickers bars, M&Ms, Oreo crumbs, graham cracker crumbs or shredded coconut all make yummy, fun toppings.
Want to get the kids involved? Make the caramel yourself so the little ones don't burn themselves, but let them help you dip the apples in toppings of their choice.

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