Caramel Apples
Indulge in the delightful taste of Caramel Apples – a perfect treat for fall festivities and Halloween gatherings! These sweet, creamy caramel-coated apples combine the crispness of fresh apples with the rich flavors of homemade caramel. They are not only visually stunning but also customizable to suit any palate, making them great for parties where guests can create their own unique versions. With simple steps and easily accessible ingredients, anyone can recreate this classic autumn dessert. Enjoy the fun of decorating your caramel apples with colorful toppings or drizzling them with chocolate for an extra touch of sweetness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Saucepan
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 apples
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream divided (1/2 cup at the beginning and 1/2 later)
- 1–1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Food coloring
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly, then poke holes all over them with skewers.
- Soak the apples in a mixture of apple juice for 3.5 hours.
- Remove and dry the apples before inserting sticks and placing them on parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, salt, corn syrup, sugar, 1/2 cup cream, and cinnamon over low heat until combined.
- Gradually increase heat to simmer until the caramel reaches 236°F; then add remaining cream and let it reach 245°F.
- Coat each apple in caramel while it's still warm, then allow to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel apple (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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