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Homemade Caramel Apples

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These easy homemade Caramel Apples are a delicious and fun fall treat made with just a few simple ingredients. Crisp Granny Smith apples are coated in rich, buttery caramel and can be decorated or enjoyed as-is.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 caramel apples

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
  • 6 Granny Smith apples

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir to combine.
  2. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Continue cooking without stirring, swirling the pan occasionally, until the mixture turns light amber in color and reaches 320°F (about 8–10 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble vigorously.
  5. Whisk in the butter until smooth.
  6. Return the pan to low heat and stir until the caramel is fully smooth and thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
  7. Let the caramel cool for 2–3 minutes, until it’s thick enough to coat a spoon.
  8. Insert sticks into the stem ends of the apples.
  9. Dip each apple into the caramel, turning to coat evenly. Let excess drip off.
  10. Place coated apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  11. Decorate as desired or serve plain. Let cool and set before eating.

Notes

  • Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best results.
  • Be cautious when working with hot caramel—use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
  • You can drizzle the finished apples with melted chocolate or roll them in nuts for a gourmet touch.
  • Spray parchment paper with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 caramel apple
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 65g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 72g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg