The Perfect Caramel Apple

To Me nothing SCREAMS Halloween (and Fall) like the perfect Caramel Apple. Here is a recipe to make some at home for friends and family so you can give them a trick or a TREAT!
Mix 2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring just until the sugar dissolves. Cook, swirling the pan (do not stir), until the mixture is light amber and a candy thermometer registers 320 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; slowly whisk in 1/2 cup heavy cream, then 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Return to low heat and whisk until smooth. Let cool until the caramel is thick enough to coat a spoon. Insert sticks into the stem ends of 6 apples and dip the apples into the caramel, letting the excess drip off. Roll in toppings if desired, then let cool on a parchment-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray.


Its the season to DIG IN to a yummy caramel apple. This is the REAL HOMEMADE way of making them. If you are looking for something faster they also sell the pre-made dip at the store that is so easy and fun there is no excuse to not make these at home! Have fun rolling them in toppings as well, popcorn & nuts, oreo cookies, m&m's, toasted coconut, etc. The sky's the limit!! Have fun and Happy Apple Eating!!