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How to Make Caramel Apples

We are going to show you how to make caramel apples for an amazing treat. Decadent caramel and your favorite topping make this caramel apples recipe tasty.

Prep Time
10 mins
Refrigerate
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 694 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 apples
  • Sticks and if you want for decoration decorated straws
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup chopped peanuts optional

Instructions

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  1. Heat water in a pot until hot (but not boiling). Add 1 tsp of vinegar.
  2. Insert a stick into the stem end of each apple. I suggest these sticks because they are nice and sturdy. Dip apples in water and swirl to melt and remove any wax. Wipe with towel to dry and remove any remaining wax.
  3. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside.
  4. In a pan, add the 3/4 cup cream, corn syrup, butter and sugar. Cook to 245 ( this is firm ball stage). Remove from heat and carefully stir in the remaining cream and the vanilla. Be careful as it is very hot and it may splatter.
  5. Dip and twirl the apples in the caramel to coat. Let any excess drip off. You can then roll the dipped apple in the chopped nuts or even sprinkles. Place apples on the prepared cookie sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set caramel.
  6. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 694kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 85g (28%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 1864mg (78%) Potassium 360mg (10%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 41g (82%) Vitamin A 1154IU (23%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 694

% Daily Value*

Calories 694kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 85g 28%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 1864mg 78%
Potassium 360mg 8%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 41g 82%
Vitamin A 1154IU 23%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.