The Ultimate Caramel Apple Recipe: Tips & Tricks

Ingredients

• 8 large tart apples
• 8 wooden chopsticks for handles
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare your apples by briefly dipping them in boiling water to remove any wax coating. Dry thoroughly with paper towels and allow them to cool completely.
2. Carefully insert a sturdy stick into the bottom core of each apple to create a handle.
3. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and butter. Stir well over medium-high heat.
4. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring continuously to prevent burning. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until a candy thermometer reaches 248 degrees F (120 degrees C), approximately 25 to 30 minutes. To test for doneness, drop a small amount of caramel into a glass of cold water; it should form a firm ball.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the caramel.
6. Working swiftly, dip each apple into the warm caramel, ensuring it is completely coated up to about 1/2 inch of the stick.
7. Immediately sprinkle the caramel-coated apples with your choice of toppings while the caramel is still molten.
8. Place the finished caramel apples on the prepared baking sheet and allow them to cool and set for about 1 hour. Be extremely careful, as the caramel will be very hot and can cause burns.

Nutrition

• Calories: 799 kcal
• Fat Content: 28 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 113 g
• Sodium Content: 269 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 78 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 142 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 17 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g