- Preparing the Ingredients
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Dip apples in boiling water for a few seconds, using a slotted spoon, then dry with paper towels to remove any wax from the peels. Set apples aside to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Resting and Cooling
Insert sticks into the bottom of each cooled apple through the core for a handle.
- Mixing the Batter
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mixing the Ingredients
Stir brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and butter together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat to medium. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 248 degrees F (120 degrees C), stirring constantly to prevent burning, about 25 to 30 minutes. A teaspoon of caramel dropped in a glass of cold water, should form a firm ball. Remove caramel from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Plating and Serving
Working quickly, dip each apple into the hot caramel to completely coat the apple and about 1/2 inch of the wooden handle. Sprinkle apples with any desired toppings while still hot. Let caramel apples cool on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 hour. Use caution, caramel is very hot.
- Calories:840 kcal%42%
- Protein:5.0 g%10%
- Carbohydrates:142.0 g%47%
- Fat:28.0 g%56%
- Sugar:113.0 g%99%
- Salt:0.7 g%10%
- Energy:3515 kJ%58%
The Best Caramel Apples is a delicious and satisfying dish, Featuring tart apples, chopsticks for handles and packed brown sugar, perfectly balancing sweetness with texture in every bite. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, dusted with powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside.
