Old Fashioned Caramel Apple Recipe
This old fashioned caramel apple recipe is sweet, buttery, and made completely from scratch—just like Grandma used to make. Crisp apples are dipped in rich homemade caramel and can be kept classic or dressed up into gourmet caramel apples with chocolate and toppings.
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: chocolate nuts, sprinkles, sea salt
Instructions
- Wash apples well, dry completely, and insert sticks.
- Melt sugar over medium heat until smooth and amber.
- Carefully stir in butter, then slowly add cream.
- Remove from heat; add vanilla and salt.
- Cool caramel slightly, then dip apples to coat.
- Place on parchment paper and let set until firm.