Homemade Caramel Apples

caramel apples on cake plate with flowers behind

Homemade Caramel Apples

Crisp apples coated in a thick layer of homemade caramel...what's not to love?! Every bite is sweet and full of flavor! It's the perfect treat for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or just when you want a delicious Caramel Apple.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Setting Time: 10

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 876kcal

Ingredients

6 apples
2 cups granulated sugar
⅔ cups corn syrup
2 ½ cups heavy cream
¼ cup salted butter
1 Tablespoon vanilla

Instructions

Wash and dry apples and insert sticks. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, cream, and butter.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
Continue to cook until mixture until it reaches 245 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
Remove from heat.
Stir in vanilla.
Working quickly, dip each apple into caramel, swirling to coat.
Set on a parchment paper-lined tray.

Notes

The cook time of the caramel varies based on the size pot, amount of ingredients, and type of cooktop you are using. Be mindful and use a thermometer.
Don't let the thermometer sit at the bottom of the pot when you are cooking.
Use a bigger pot than you think you need! The caramel bubbles up very high when you're cooking.
245 degrees is firm ball stage.
Make sure to store the caramel apples in refrigerator.

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