Halloween Caramel Apples
Celebrate the spooky season with our delightful Halloween Caramel Apples! These crisp, juicy apples are coated in rich, buttery caramel and adorned with festive toppings, making them a fun and easy treat to create at home. Perfect for parties, gifting, or adding a touch of autumn magic to your Halloween spread, these caramel apples are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Customize them with your favorite toppings and enjoy the sweet combination of crunchy apples and luscious caramel—all while making lasting memories in the kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 caramel apples 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini M&M's
- 1/2 cup Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Insert sticks into each apple's center. Line a tray with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, cream, and butter. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves, then stir occasionally.
- Bring to a gentle boil until the mixture reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract and salt.
- Allow caramel to cool slightly before dipping each apple into it, swirling to coat evenly.
- Roll dipped apples in your choice of toppings while the caramel is still warm. Place on the prepared tray to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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