Description
Learn how to make gourmet caramel apples at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Toppings of your choice (chopped nuts, sprinkles, chocolate)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly.
- Insert a wooden stick into each apple.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture boils.
- Allow it to boil without stirring until it reaches 240°F (soft ball stage).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Dip each apple into the caramel and swirl to coat.
- Allow excess caramel to drip off and place on parchment paper.
- Add your desired toppings before the caramel sets.
- Let the apples cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature.
- Choose firm apples for best results.
- Experiment with different toppings for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gourmet caramel apples, homemade caramel apples, dessert recipes