Description
Delicious homemade caramel apples, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly.
- Insert sticks into the tops of the apples.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and cream over medium heat.
- Stir until the mixture reaches a boil.
- Cook until it turns a golden brown color, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
- Dip each apple into the caramel, coating evenly.
- Place dipped apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow caramel to set before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples for a nice contrast with the sweet caramel.
- You can add toppings like nuts or sprinkles before the caramel sets.
- Store in a cool place to keep the caramel firm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Homemade Caramel Apples