Description
Create delicious gourmet caramel apples. These treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6-8 medium apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: chocolate, nuts, sprinkles
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples.
- Insert wooden sticks into the apples.
- In a saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat.
- Add butter and stir until melted.
- Stir in heavy cream and salt.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the caramel reaches 245°F (118°C).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Dip each apple into the caramel.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add toppings immediately.
- Let the caramel cool and harden.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate caramel temperature.
- Prepare toppings before dipping apples.
- Chill the apples for faster setting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg