Homemade Caramel Dipped Apples

How to Make the BESt Caramel Apples REcipe

We tend to gravitate to the caramel apple flavor combination more during the fall months but, they can certainly be enjoyed any time you like. They can also be personalized with a plethora of toppings options to give as gifts during the holiday season.

• Ingredients you'll need to make easy Caramel Dipped Apples: Granny Smith apples, sweetened condensed milk, butter, dark corn syrup, light corn syrup, vanilla extract and chopped peanuts.
• Kitchen tools you'll need: Sheet pans lined with wax paper or silicone baking mats, sticks, measuring cups and spoons, nonstick silicone spatula, nut chopped and heavy bottomed saucepan.
• The sticks are readily available in the candy making section of most stores such as Target and Walmart. They can also be found at craft stores like Michael's and Hobby Lobby.
• I rolled these caramel apples in salted peanuts, but you can have fun with them and sprinkle with chocolate chips, crushed cookies and candies, toffee bits, peanut butter chips, M & M's, sprinkles and more.
• Regardless of  your embellishment preference, it's imperative that you roll the apples in the toppings while the caramel is still warm and gooey for the best results. 
• These apples should be store chilled but, allow time to bring them to room temperature for eating to allow the caramel to soften a bit.
• You can serve these apples sliced into wedges for sharing as a quick dessert or snack.
• Store chilled for up to one week. Bring to room temperature for serving to allow the caramel to soften.

More Apple Dessert Recipes to Make

Once you see how simple the caramel coating is to make, you'll want to skip the premade caramels, maybe for good. This recipe uses a combination of brown sugar, Land O Lakes Butter and  Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk to make it silky smooth. How could you possibly go wrong? 

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• Apple Nachos from Life in the Lofthouse.

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Homemade Caramel Dipped Apples

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Chilling time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 50 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: caramel-dipped-apples, homeade-caramel-apples, homemade-caramel

Servings: 10 apples

Calories: 613kcal

Ingredients

• 10 medium Granny Smith apples
• 10 wooden sticks
• ¾ cup butter
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• ¾ cup light corn syrup
• ¼ cup dark corn syrup
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips, candy or sprinkles, use your favorite

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Instructions

• Wash and dry the apples, removing the stem. Insert a wooden stick into the center of each Set aside. Have nearby a large cookie sheet lined with wax paper or a silicone baking mat.
• In a deep heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt together the butter, brown sugar, light corn syrup, dark corn syrup and salt. Stir constantly to prevent sticking.
• Add the sweetened condensed milk. Gently bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and cook until a candy thermometer reaches 225°F. Around 15-20 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and add vanilla, stir until combined. Dip each apple into the caramel turning to evenly coat. Tilt the saucepan as needed. Spoon the caramel over the apples to evenly coat.
• Immediately dip in your preference of chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips, candy or sprinkles.
• Place onto the cookie sheet. Chill until set.
• Bring to room temperature to allow the caramel to soften before serving. Store chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 106g | Vitamin A: 528IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg

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