Description
Indulge in the sweetness of homemade caramel apples with this easy-to-follow recipe that transforms fresh, crisp apples into a delightful autumn treat. Coated in rich, velvety caramel and customizable with your favorite toppings, these caramel apples are perfect for Halloween parties, fall festivals, or simply enjoying a cozy night in. With each bite, you’ll experience the perfect harmony of crunchy texture and gooey sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 small apples (cold)
- 22 ounces soft caramels
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash the apples thoroughly and dry them completely. Insert wooden sticks firmly into each apple.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the soft caramels with heavy whipping cream while stirring continuously until smooth. Add sea salt and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Dip each apple into the warm caramel until fully coated, allowing excess caramel to drip off before placing on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- While still warm, roll or sprinkle desired toppings onto each apple.
- Let the apples cool in a cool area or refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow caramel to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel apple (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg