Easy to make Gourmet Caramel Apples are a fun fall treat you can make at home in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Cooling time:30 minutesmins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy apples, Caramel Apple
Servings: 6
Calories: 495kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10
Equipment
corn dog sticks
Ingredients
2cupsgranulated sugar
1/4cupcorn syrup
1/2cupwater
1/2cupheavy cream
2tablespoonssalted butterroom temperature
6Granny Smith apples
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, add the sugar, corn syrup and water stirring to combine.
Cook the sugar mixture over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
Cook the sugar mixture, swirling the pan (do not stir), until it becomes a light amber color, approximately 8-10 minutes. The syrup should register 320 degrees on a candy thermometer.
Remove the pan from the heat and slow whisk in the heavy cream until smooth. (Be careful, the caramel will bubble up violently.)
Whisk in the butter. Return the pan to low heat and stir until smooth.
Allow the caramel to cool for 2-3 minutes or until it's thick enough to coat a spoon.
Insert the sticks into the stem end of the apples.
Dip each apple in the caramel turning to coat. Allow the excess to drip off and cool on a parchment lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Decorate as desired or serve as is!
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Notes
Caramel Apples can be made up to 48 hours in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.