Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade caramel apples! This recipe brings together the perfect blend of crisp tart apples and rich, fudgy caramel that adheres beautifully without any mess. Ideal for fall festivities, Halloween parties, or as thoughtful gifts for friends and neighbors, these caramel apples are not only easy to make but also highly customizable with various toppings. Whether you prefer a classic caramel coating or want to explore creative options like chocolate chips and crushed cookies, this recipe ensures you’ll enjoy a sweet treat that’s both satisfying and fun to prepare. Gather your family for a memorable activity and create delicious memories together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium Granny Smith apples
- 8 apple sticks (or popsicle sticks, kebab sticks, lollipop sticks, chopsticks)
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter (chopped)
- 2 cups corn syrup
- 2 (12-ounce cans) evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or sea salt)
- 1 (11-ounce) bag white chocolate chips (or semi-sweet chocolate chips, or butterscotch chips)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- Sprinkles
- Chopped nuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- Mini M&Ms
- Crushed Oreos
- Crushed pretzels
- Toasted coconut
- Chopped Heath bar
- Toffee bits
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry the apples, then insert sticks into each one.
- Chill the apples in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine water and sugar; boil until light yellow.
- Add butter off heat, then whisk in corn syrup and return to heat.
- Gradually add evaporated milk while whisking until smooth.
- Boil until the mixture reaches 238°F on a candy thermometer.
- Stir in salt and vanilla extract, then cool slightly.
- Dip chilled apples into caramel, letting excess drip off.
- Set on a silpat mat and add desired toppings immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel apple (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 62g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg