Best Classic Caramel Apples Recipes

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CARAMEL APPLES



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Nothing tastes better at this time of year than a sweet-to-eat caramel apple! That rich homemade flavor just can't be beat. -Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 apples.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 wooden sticks
8 medium tart apples
Unsalted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and milk; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 248° (firm-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, about 30-40 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Insert wooden sticks into apples. Dip each apple into hot caramel mixture; turn to coat. Set on waxed paper to cool. If desired, roll the bottom of the dipped apples into chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PLAIN CARAMEL APPLES



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A classic caramel apple recipe perfect for Fall entertaining. Using caramel candies makes this recipe a breeze.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Caramel Apple Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 Granny Smith apples
6 wooden sticks
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Insert wooden sticks 3/4 of the way into the stem end of each apple. Place apples on a cookie sheet covered with lightly greased aluminum foil.
  • Combine caramels and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until caramel melts and is smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Dip each apple into the caramel and gently run apples around insides of saucepan to scrape off some of the caramel. Scrape excess caramel from the apple bottoms using the side of the saucepan. Place on the aluminum foil and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.5 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 161.6 mg, Sugar 57.1 g

CARAMEL APPLES



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A deep, rich caramel makes for a classic shiny caramel apple.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 candy apples

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Kosher salt
6 medium very crisp apples (such as Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, Pink Lady or Granny Smith), well washed and dried
Nonstick cooking spray, for the parchment

Steps:

  • Add the sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir a few times before the sugar begins to boil to combine the ingredients. Attach a candy thermometer to the inside of the pan and bring the syrup to a boil. Cook until the syrup begins to turn an amber color, then swirl the syrup to even out the color. Continue to cook until the syrup is a deep amber and the thermometer reads between 375 and 380 degrees F, then remove from the heat. Carefully pour in the cream and gently whisk to combine. Stir in the butter, vanilla and a pinch of salt until smooth. Keep off the heat but keep the thermometer attached to the pan.
  • Pierce the apples through the stem ends about halfway through with candy apple sticks. Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • When the temperature of the caramel reads around 190 degrees F, dip an apple, using the stick as a handle and swirling to coat completely. Allow excess caramel to drip off the bottom and use a spatula to help remove any large amount of caramel, as it will pool around the apple when you set it down to cool on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining apples, gently heating the caramel on the stovetop over low heat, stirring, if it gets too thick for dipping. Allow the caramel to set and cool completely before serving or wrapping apples, about 1 hour. (See Cook's Note.)

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