Description
This Caramel Dip for Apples features a rich, creamy blend of butter and sugars that creates an irresistible flavor. It’s simple to prepare, making it the ideal dipping sauce for fresh apple slices at parties or as a satisfying snack. You’ll love how quickly it comes together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup karo syrup
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, brown sugar, Karo syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and salt.
- Stir continuously with a flat-bottomed wooden spoon or rubber spatula, scraping the bottom of the pan until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts.
- Increase heat to high and stir constantly until the candy thermometer reads 225 degrees F.
- Remove from heat immediately to stop cooking and let cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Pour the caramel into a serving dish and serve with sliced apples.
Notes
Store any leftover caramel in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Reheat the caramel gently in a microwave or on the stovetop before serving again if it thickens.
For a twist, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 171
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 166mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg