Description
Delicious caramel-coated apples that are perfect for a sweet treat or festive occasion.
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
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, sprinkles, or chocolate
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly, then insert a stick into the top of each apple.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt over medium heat.
- Stir until the mixture comes to a boil, then stop stirring and let it boil until it reaches 240°F (soft ball stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Dip each apple into the caramel, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place the coated apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Optional: sprinkle with toppings while the caramel is still warm.
- Let the caramel apples cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples for a nice contrast with the sweet caramel.
- Make sure the apples are at room temperature for better caramel adherence.
- Store in a cool, dry place to prevent the caramel from becoming sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg