Ingredients
- 6 medium tart apples (like Granny Smith), washed and thoroughly dried
- 6 wooden sticks or popsicle sticks
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: crushed nuts, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Insert wooden sticks into the stem end of each cleaned and dried apple. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir until it begins to bubble.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the caramel reaches 235°F–245°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the caramel sit for a couple of minutes to thicken slightly.
- Dip each apple into the warm caramel, twirling to coat evenly. Let the excess drip off.
- Immediately roll the caramel-coated apples in desired toppings and place them back on the parchment paper to cool and harden.
Notes
- Ensure apples are thoroughly dried to help the caramel adhere properly.
- Store in the refrigerator loosely covered for up to 4 days.
- Bring to room temperature before serving to soften the caramel.
- Avoid stacking apples to maintain the smooth caramel coating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel apple
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
