Description
This homemade caramel apples recipe offers a delightful treat with its rich caramel flavor and customizable toppings. Perfect for gatherings and kids’ parties!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 whole granny smith apples
- 12 lollipop sticks, or popsicle sticks
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup karo syrup
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate wafers, white or milk chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup toppings, sprinkles, crushed candy bars, crystal sugar, etc.
Instructions
- Wash apples by soaking them in a mixture of half a gallon of water and 1 cup of white vinegar to remove any wax.
- Dry the apples thoroughly with a dish towel or paper towel.
- Remove the stem from each apple and insert a wooden dowel or lollipop stick into the top of each apple about 3/4 of the way through.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the prepared apples on top.
Notes
Ensure the apples are thoroughly dry after cleaning to help the caramel adhere better.
Customize your toppings according to your preference for added flavor and texture.
Use a candy thermometer for perfect caramel consistency when cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg