This amazing caramel apple recipe was given to me by a close friend when I was searching for a recipe to make homemade caramel apples for the very first time. My family and friends loved these delicious treats! Sprinkle with nuts or whatever you desire while the caramel is still warm, but work quickly as the caramel sets very fast.
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Categories: Dessert
Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
| 8 large tart apples |
| 8 wooden chopsticks for handles |
| 2 cups packed brown sugar |
| 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk |
| 1 cup light corn syrup |
| 1 cup butter |
| 2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Dip apples in boiling water for a few seconds, using a slotted spoon, then dry with paper towels to remove any wax from the peels. Set apples aside to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Insert sticks into the bottom of each cooled apple through the core for a handle.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Stir brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and butter together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat to medium. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 248 degrees F (120 degrees C), stirring constantly to prevent burning, about 25 to 30 minutes. A teaspoon of caramel dropped in a glass of cold water, should form a firm ball. Remove caramel from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Working quickly, dip each apple into the hot caramel to completely coat the apple and about 1/2 inch of the wooden handle. Sprinkle apples with any desired toppings while still hot. Let caramel apples cool on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 hour. Use caution, caramel is very hot.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 799.1 calories, Carbohydrate 141.5 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, Saturated Fat 17.3 g, Sodium 268.7 mg, Sugar 113.2 g
Incredibly delicious caramel apples! The caramel coating is very gooey, so refrigerate the apples for about 15 minutes, or until the caramel has firmed up.
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Categories: Dessert
Total time: 25 minutes
Prep time: 8 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes
Yield: 6 caramel apples
Ingredients:
| 6 apples |
| 6 wooden craft sticks |
| cooking spray |
| 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped |
| 2 tablespoons milk |
Steps:
- Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place caramels and milk in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave for 2 minutes, stirring once. Set aside to cool briefly.
- Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place on prepared sheet to set.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 323.9 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, Saturated Fat 1.7 g, Sodium 163.5 mg, Sugar 57.4 g
How to cook caramel apples?
Remove caramel from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Working quickly, dip each apple into the hot caramel to completely coat the apple and about 1/2 inch of the wooden handle. Sprinkle apples with any desired toppings while still hot. Let caramel apples cool on the parchment paper.
How do you make apple and milk caramel cookies?
Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top. Butter a baking sheet. Place caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave 2 minutes, stirring once.
How do you keep caramel from pooling around an apple?
Allow excess caramel to drip off the bottom and use a spatula to help remove any large amount of caramel, as it will pool around the apple when you set it down to cool on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining apples, gently heating the caramel on the stovetop over low heat, stirring, if it gets too thick for dipping.
How long do caramel apples need to be refrigerated?
The caramel coating is very gooey, so refrigerate the apples for about 15 minutes, or until the caramel has firmed up. (You will need 6 wooden craft sticks for this recipe.) Read the full recipe after the video. Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top.