Homemade Caramel Apples

Name: Homemade Caramel Apples
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 8 to 12 small apples, refrigerated until cold; 4 ounces water (1/2 cup; 115g); 9 ounces sugar (1 1/3 cups; 255g); 1 teaspoon (4g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight; 9 ounces heavy cream (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons; 255g), chilled (see note)

Prep Time

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

25m

This delicious recipe for homemade caramel apples features crisp, cold apples dipped in a sweet and creamy caramel coating. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a classic fall treat that is perfect for enjoying with family and friends.

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Ingredients

Servings: 12

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8 to 12 small apples, refrigerated until cold

4 ounces water (1/2 cup; 115g)

9 ounces sugar (1 1/3 cups; 255g)

1 teaspoon (4g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight

9 ounces heavy cream (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons; 255g), chilled (see note)

Steps

Skewer apples with popsicle sticks, then return to fridge. In a 3-quart stainless steel saucier, combine water, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir with a fork until sugar is fully dissolved and syrup comes to a rolling boil, about 4 minutes. Simmer, without stirring, until syrup is honey-gold, roughly 9 minutes.

Immediately add cream (the mixture will sputter) and reduce heat to medium-low, stirring constantly with a heat-resistant spatula, until caramel registers 250°F (121°C) on a digital thermometer, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a small heat-resistant bowl and cool to about 212°F (100°C).

Dip cold apples in caramel, letting excess drip off before transferring to a parchment-lined cutting board. Let stand at room temperature until fully set, about 10 minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

281kcal

14%
Fat

12g

0%
Saturated Fat

7g

0%
Carbohydrates

45g

2%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

40g

2%
Protein

0g

0%
Cholesterol

41mg

2%
Sodium

212mg

10%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Homemade Caramel Apples

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts