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Golden caramel apples with crunchy coating
Shiny caramel dipped apple on a stick

Classic Salted Caramel Apples

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
This isn't the rock-hard candy apple of the fairgrounds, but a sophisticated version with buttery toffee sauce. The caramel is soft, creamy, and rich—a perfect contrast to the crisp, tart apple. The salt makes it addictive.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Heavy-bottomed Pot
  • Wooden Sticks
  • Parchment Paper

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash apples in hot water to remove wax, dry completely. Insert sticks.

Tip: Wax causes slipping. Dryness is key.
2 ✓

Melt sugar in pot over medium heat. Don't stir, just swirl, until amber.

Tip: Stirring causes crystallization.
3 ✓

Remove from heat. Carefully whisk in butter, then cream. Return to heat and whisk smooth.

Tip: Cold cream may seize the sugar; heat melts it back.
4 ✓

Stir in salt and vanilla. Let cool until thickened (honey consistency).

Tip: Too hot = thin layer. Too cold = un-dippable.
5 ✓

Dip apples, let excess drip off, place on parchment.

Recipe FAQ

Burnt sugar.
Heat was too high or you looked away. Caramel burns in seconds. Remove when amber!
Caramel slid off.
Apples were wet or waxed. Wash/dry thoroughly. Or caramel was too hot/thin. Let cool to thicken.

Ingredients

  • 4 whole Tart Apples (Granny Smith)
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Salt