Ingredients and Weight:
- 8 medium apples (Granny Smith or Red Delicious)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2/5 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Wash and dry the apples. Remove the stems but do not remove the cores. Insert a lollipop stick or bamboo skewer into the top of each apple.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns a deep amber color (about 5 minutes).
- Carefully pour in the heavy cream (the mixture will bubble up). Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
- Dip each apple into the caramel sauce, rotating to coat evenly. Allow any excess caramel to drip off.
- Place the apples on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the caramel has set.
Nutritional Information:
Per apple (approx. 100g):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Sugar: 45g
- Protein: 1g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and sticky exterior
- Crisp and juicy interior
- Perfect for fall and Halloween festivities
User Comments:
- "These caramel apples are so delicious! The caramel is perfectly sweet and has just the right amount of crunch."
- "I love how easy these are to make. They're perfect for a last-minute party dessert."
- "My kids went crazy for these apples. They couldn't get enough of them!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be careful when dipping the apples into the hot caramel. The caramel will splatter if the apples are too wet.
- If the caramel becomes too thick, add a little bit of hot water and stir until smooth.
- If the caramel becomes too thin, return the saucepan to the heat and cook for a few more minutes.
- To prevent the caramel from sticking to your fingers, dip them in cold water before handling the apples.
