Easy As (Apple) Pie Caramel Apples
Adapted Recipe by Camila Barbeito
Ingredients
- 9-10 chilled red apples
1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup (half a stick) salted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Rinse your apples with water, wipe them completely dry, and remove the stems.
- Insert sticks 3/4 down into your apples. I used skewers and just cut them to about half the size.
- Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, parchment paper, or grease it with butter. Set aside.
- Make your caramel by combining the heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, salt, and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Pour in the wet ingredients first, so the sugar doesn't stick to the pan.
- Stir with a wooden spoon and let it bubble for about 20 minutes. Do not remove from heat until the caramel reaches 240 degrees. Use a kitchen thermometer for this, and make sure not to touch the bottom of the saucepan with it.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Let the caramel cool for about 15-20 minutes or until it's thick enough to see the trail of your wooden spoon.
- Time to dip! Grabbing your apples by the stick, tilt the saucepan, so the caramel covers them completely. Hold them over the pan for a few seconds to let the excess drip off.
- Place the apples on the lined baking sheet, and let them set for about 45 minutes.
- If desired, add toppings of your choice: chopped walnuts or pecans, sprinkles, coconut, or even a melted chocolate drizzle. Enjoy!
Information
- Category
- Desserts
- Yield
- 9-10 caramel apples
- Prep Time
- 15 mins
- Cook Time
- 25 minutes
- Total Time
- 39 minutes, 59 seconds