Best Party 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.

THE BEST CARAMEL APPLES



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When I was searching for a recipe to make homemade caramel apples for the very first time, a close friend gave me this amazing and fairly easy recipe. My family and friends loved these delicious treats! Sprinkle with nuts or whatever you desire while the caramel is still warm (work quickly, the caramel sets VERY fast).

Provided by onlyxception

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Caramel Apple Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 large tart apples
8 wooden chopsticks for handles
1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Dip apples in boiling water for a few seconds, then dry with paper towels to remove any wax from the peels. Set apples aside; when completely cool, insert a wooden chopstick firmly into the bottom of each apple for a handle.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Stir butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 248 degrees F (120 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes; stir constantly to prevent burning. A teaspoon of the syrup, dropped in a glass of cold water, should form a firm ball. Remove caramel from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • 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 parchment paper. Use caution, caramel is very hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 799.1 calories, Carbohydrate 141.5 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 268.7 mg, Sugar 113.2 g

CARAMEL APPLES



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Nothing beats the old-fashioned flavor of caramel apples when the caramel is made from scratch!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium apples
6 wooden skewers
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles, chopped candy or chopped peanuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Wash apples and dry thoroughly. Insert a wooden skewer in stem end of each apple. Spray plate with cooking spray.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, milk and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, to 230°F on candy thermometer or until a few drops of syrup dropped into cup of cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool slightly.
  • Quickly dip apples into caramel, swirling until completely covered. Dip bottoms in candy sprinkles. Place apples on plate until caramel is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 111 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 94 g, TransFat 0 g

PERFECT CARAMEL APPLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6 apples

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix 2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring just until the sugar dissolves. Cook, swirling the pan (do not stir), until the mixture is light amber and a candy thermometer registers 320 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; slowly whisk in 1/2 cup heavy cream, then 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Return to low heat and whisk until smooth. Let cool until the caramel is thick enough to coat a spoon. Insert sticks into the stem ends of 6 apples and dip the apples into the caramel, letting the excess drip off. Roll in toppings if desired, then let cool on a parchment-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

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