Description
Indulge in the joy of making Delicious Caramel Apples, a perfect blend of sweet, chewy caramel and crisp apples that delight both kids and adults alike. This easy recipe is customizable with your favorite toppings like chopped nuts or melted chocolate, making it ideal for festive gatherings, birthday parties, or as a fun snack at home. The stunning presentation of these caramel-coated treats will impress your guests and make them feel special. Whether you serve them on a decorative platter or wrap them individually as gifts, these caramel apples are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 firm apples (e.g., Granny Smith)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 stick butter
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the apples before inserting a popsicle stick halfway through each apple.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, brown sugar, light corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Heat over medium-low until it reaches 225°F while stirring gently.
- Allow the caramel mixture to cool slightly to 190°F (about 5 minutes).
- Dip each apple into the warm caramel, slowly twisting to let excess drip off before placing on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Chill in the fridge until set; optionally drizzle with melted chocolate or add toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy-making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg