Description
Homemade Caramel Apples feature a delightful blend of sweet and creamy caramel enveloping crisp granny smith apples. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for parties or a fun family activity, featuring rich caramel, smooth chocolate, and endless topping options. Enjoy these classic delights with friends and family whenever you crave something special!
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 to remove any wax by soaking in a half gallon of water with 1 cup of white vinegar. Dry completely with a dish towel or paper towel.
- Remove the stem of each apple and insert a wooden dowel or lollipop stick into the top, about 3/4 of the way through.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set the apples on top.
Notes
For best results, use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness of the caramel.
Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences—try nuts or caramel drizzle for extra flavor.
Make sure to cool the caramel before dipping the apples for a better coating. Rinse and dry the apples thoroughly to ensure the coating sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg