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Homemade Caramel Dipped Apples

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword caramel-dipped-apples, homeade-caramel-apples, homemade-caramel
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 10 apples
Calories 613kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 medium Granny Smith apples
  • 10 wooden sticks
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips, candy or sprinkles, use your favorite

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