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The Best Homemade Caramel Apples

October 14, 2014 by myrecipeconfessions

The Best Homemade Caramel Apples put the over priced gourmet caramel apples to shame. The silky smooth caramel has a deep rich flavor that tastes like they were professionally made. You are going to be surprised at how easy these apples are to make.

The Best Homemade Caramel Apples recipe is the only recipe you will ever need! The caramel is soft and smooth with a rich deep flavor. Don’t pay a fortune on the over priced caramel apples when you can make your own at home for a lot less. The Best Homemade Caramel Apples are not only delicious they are very easy to make too. I made batch after batch of caramel to get the recipe just right because I am very picky when it comes to my caramel apples! I want the caramel to be soft, but not so soft that it slides off the apple and pools at the bottom. I don’t want it so hard that you can’t bite into the apple.

The Best Homemade Caramel Apples put the over priced gourmet caramel apples to shame. The silky smooth caramel has a deep rich flavor that tastes like they were professionally made. You are going to be surprised at how easy these apples are to make.

I want the flavor to be a deep caramel but not so rich that I get an instant headache after one bite. I want the apple to be crisp and fresh. Mushy or grainy apples make me cringe (I’m sure all my Cope cousins know what I am talking about).

The Best Homemade Caramel Apples put the over priced gourmet caramel apples to shame. The silky smooth caramel has a deep rich flavor that tastes like they were professionally made. You are going to be surprised at how easy these apples are to make.

So after 7 batches of caramel, I finally figured out how to make The Best Homemade Caramel Apple! I am so excited to share this recipe with you so that you can enjoy some homemade caramel apples with your family and friends.

You can find my tips and tricks for caramel apples here.

You can find my list of 14 Mouthwatering Caramel Apple Flavor Combinations here.

With love from my kitchen to yours,

Carrie

The Best Homemade Caramel Apples put the over priced gourmet caramel apples to shame. The silky smooth caramel has a deep rich flavor that tastes like they were professionally made. You are going to be surprised at how easy these apples are to make.

The Best  Homemade Caramel Apples 

12 small granny smith or gala apples or 10 large granny smith or gala apples

1 cup of butter (unsalted)

2 ¼ cup of brown sugar, packed

1 cup of corn syrup

1 can of sweetened condensed milk

¼ tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla

2 tbsp. of heavy cream

Supplies:

10 to 12 popsicles sticks or small dowels

Parchment paper

Candy thermometer

Instructions

  1. Wash the apples with hot water and dry completely. Turn the apple upside down and press the popsicle stick or dowel into the apple. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a heavy sauce pan, melt the butter over medium high heat. Whisk in the brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and sweetened condensed milk.
  3. Once the caramel comes to a full rolling boil, whisk it constantly until it reaches the soft ball stage (234 degrees).
  4. Remove the caramel from the heat and whisk in the vanilla and heavy cream. Place the pan on a hot pad and let it cool down for 3 minutes.
  5. Tip the pan and hold it on an angle. Then dip the apple in the caramel and twist it slowly to coat the apple completely.
  6. Let the excess caramel drip off of the apple. Roll the apple in candy of your choice and place it on the parchment paper for 5 to 10 minutes or until the caramel sets up. The candy is optional.  They are amazing with only the caramel.

Here are a few other recipes that you should try.

Homemade Caramel. All the other homemade caramel recipes do not compare to this one! It is soft, but not too sticky. You will not find a richer or creamier caramel than this one! They make great diy gifts for neighbors. Everybody always asks for the recipe.

Homemade Caramel

Chocolate Caramels are an amazing combination of caramel and chocolate. These caramels are so soft they practically melt in your mouth. I have made this easy to follow recipe over and over, because I can't get enough of these caramels!

Chocolate Caramel

Pumpkin Spice Caramels

 

 

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Comments

  1. Shannon [Our Home Notebook] says

    November 8, 2014 at 6:47 am

    Those look amazing! I can’t wait to try them.

    • myrecipeconfessions says

      November 8, 2014 at 10:29 pm

      Shannon.
      They are the perfect fall treat! I am excited for you to give them a try!
      ~Carrie

  2. Leslie says

    October 17, 2014 at 8:17 am

    I love how rustic these loo with the little twigs sticking out. I bet they are yummy.

    • myrecipeconfessions says

      October 17, 2014 at 11:14 pm

      Leslie,
      Thank you! The twigs remind me of fall.

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