Caramel Apples Recipe

Name: Caramel Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box dark brown sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 2/3 cup dark corn syrup; 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon robust-flavored dark molasses; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 12 medium granny smith apples; chopped nuts; dried apricot; dried cranberries; toffee pieces; miniature M&M baking bits; candy sprinkles; melted chocolate; whipping cream (if necessary)

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) box dark brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon robust-flavored dark molasses
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 medium granny smith apples
chopped nuts
dried apricot
dried cranberries
toffee pieces
miniature M&M baking bits
candy sprinkles
melted chocolate
whipping cream (if necessary)

1
Combine first 8 ingredients in heavy 2 1/2-quart saucepan (about 3 inches deep). Stir with wooden spatula or spoon over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves (no crystals are felt when caramel is rubbed between fingers), occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush, about 15 minutes.
2
Attach clip-on candy thermometer to side of pan. Increase heat to medium-high; cook caramel at rolling boil until thermometer registers 236u00b0F, stirring constantly but slowly with clean wooden spatula and occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush, about 12 minutes. Pour caramel into metal bowl (do not scrape pan). Submerge thermometer bulb in caramel; cool, without stirring, to 200u00b0F, about 20 minutes.
3
While caramel cools, line 2 baking sheets with foil; butter foil. Push 1 chopstick into stem end of each apple. Set up decorations and melted chocolates.
4
Holding chopstick, dip 1 apple into 200u00b0F caramel, submerging all but very top of apple. Lift apple out, allowing excess caramel to drip back into bowl. Turn apple caramel side up and hold for several seconds to help set caramel around apple. Place coated apple on prepared foil. Repeat with remaining apples and caramel, spacing apples apart (caramel will pool on foil). If caramel becomes too thick to dip into, add 1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream and briefly whisk caramel in bowl over low heat to thin.
5
Chill apples on sheets until caramel is partially set, about 15 minutes. Lift 1 apple from foil. Using hand, press pooled caramel around apple; return to foil. Repeat with remaining apples.
6
Firmly press decorations into caramel; return each apple to foil. Or dip caramel-coated apples into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then roll in nuts or candy. Or drizzle melted chocolate over caramel-coated apples and sprinkle with decorations.
7
Chill until decorations are set, about 1 hour. Cover; chill up to 1 week.

730

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) box dark brown sugar, 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, 2/3 cup dark corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Caramel Apples falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Caramel Apples

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