Indulge in the epitome of fall sweetness with The Best Caramel Apples, a treat that combines the crispness of apples with the lusciousness of gooey caramel. Begin by selecting firm and tart apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, ensuring they are thoroughly washed and dried.
Insert sturdy sticks into the apples, creating convenient handles for easy dipping. Prepare a decadent caramel sauce by melting butter, brown sugar, and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan. The addition of corn syrup ensures a smooth and velvety texture, elevating the caramel to perfection.
Dip each apple into the warm caramel, coating it generously and allowing any excess to drip off. Customize your caramel apples by rolling them in a variety of toppings, such as chopped nuts, crushed cookies, or sprinkles, creating a symphony of textures and flavors.
Place the caramel apples on parchment paper to cool and set, allowing the caramel to harden into a delectable shell that encases the juicy goodness of the apples.
The result is a batch of The Best Caramel Apples—crisp, sweet, and indulgent. Whether enjoyed as a festive treat at Halloween gatherings, a delightful addition to a fall dessert table, or a whimsical dessert for any occasion, these caramel apples are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Celebrate the flavors of the season and the joy of indulgence with The Best Caramel Apples, a delightful and timeless treat that brings the essence of fall to each delicious bite.
The Best Caramel Apples Recipe | S2Recipes
Details The Best Caramel Apples Recipes
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients For The Best Caramel Apples Recipes
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
Instructions: The Best Caramel Apples Recipes
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: Insert sticks into the bottom of each cooled apple through the core for a handle.
Step 3: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 4: 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.
Step 5: 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.
This recipe worked perfectly as is and the caramel apples came out amazing!
This recipe was so simple but so delicious and the kids had an amazing fun time. We crushed graham crackers instead of peanuts and it’s so delicious. Thank you!!!!
With the adjustment of light corn syrup to 3/4c, this recipe is spot on. Haven’t had it with the apple yet but the caramel is delicious!!!!We made “disks” with the leftover since we only dipped four apples.I will use this again when my hand recovers from stirring.A candy thermometer is a MUST!!!
This was the first time making caramel apples. My wife and I gave it a shot and we got pretty good results. The caramel was a bit runny. So we believe we heated the ingredients too long. We didn’t have a candy thermometer and was just doing a practice run. Learning from our mistakes. We believe this is the recipe for us. The taste and color was excellent. We just have to make a few adjustments. I would advise getting all your toppings ready and easy to access. Be sure to clean your apples good and cool for 30 minutes beforehand. Get everything in to position because this process goes fast. Very good recipe! 5-Stars!@FrostieFrogWest Virginia
Really good,,, just takes a long time to make the caramel
The ones saying the caramelMelts right off: boil apples to remove the wax.Best recipe- my grandmother’s recipe.
This recipe is the best caramel apple recipe I've ever tried. Everything went well and everything turned out perfectly. I did 3/4 cup dark corn syrup and also did 1 1/2 cup brown sugar + 1/2 white granulated sugar turned out perfect!!!! Thank you for this recipe and Happy Fall!!!!SincerelyTatyana
I loved this recipe!! I followed it exactly, and they turned out great! The caramel taste is perfect!!
This recipe work very well for me,plus I did do 3/4 cup of corn syrup and it work great . You are left with a lot of caramel after dipping your apples so I made Carmel candies .
