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The Best Ever Caramel Apples

The Best Ever Caramel Apples are tart and sweet, made with green granny smith apples dipped into the creamiest most decadent caramel.  One bite of these is what fall is all about, you don't want to miss it. 
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 hours 23 minutes
Rest Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 apples
Calories: 817kcal
Author: Kristen Massad

Ingredients

Caramel:

  • 2 ½ Cups Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 14 Ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • ½ Cup Corn Syrup
  • ⅓ Cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 8 Granny Smith Apples
  • 8 Skewers
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers Melted
  • White Chocolate Melting Wafers Melted
  • Pecans Chopped
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

Prepare The Apples

  • Wash the granny smith apples, allow them to dry completely and place the skewer in the center of the apple next to the stem
  • Place the apples on a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper; set aside  

Prepare The Caramel Dipping Sauce

  • In a large saucepan combine the light brown sugar, butter, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt
  • On medium heat, stir the mixture continuously until the sugar mixture reaches 238 degrees F on a candy thermometer 
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the caramel into a large heat proof bowl and allow it to cool to 200 degrees F

Dip The Apples

  • Once the caramel has come to 200 degrees F, dip the apple to cover ¾ or all of the apple 
  • Let the caramel drip off the apples and then slightly scrape the bottom of the apple to remove the excess caramel
  • Place the apples on the parchment lined sheet pan and allow them to cool completely for 30-45 minutes 

Optional Garnishes

  • Once the caramel is cool, dip the caramel apples in melted chocolate, drizzle with chocolate, add nuts, sprinkles or other additional toppings

Nutrition

Serving: 8apples | Calories: 817kcal | Carbohydrates: 145g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 137g | Vitamin A: 940IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 1mg
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