How to make amazing caramel apples

How to choose and prepare apples

For caramelized apples, choose medium-sized, ripe, juicy sweet and sour fruits. Keep them tight, free from dents, rot or other damage.

First, rinse the fruit well under running water to remove any dirt from the rind. Then wait until the apples are completely dry. Excessive moisture can prevent the caramel from covering the fruit evenly.

Place the apples on sticks. Use, for example, wooden skewers, sushi sticks or ice cream sticks. Choose thick enough so that they don't break under the weight of the fruit. If neither end is pointed, use a knife to tape it into a wedge shape. Insert the sticks about halfway into the apples.

Then place the fruits in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes. So the coating will harden better on them.

How to make apple caramel

There are many ways to make sweet icing. Try to choose dishes that are not too wide. This will make it easier to dip the fruit on a stick into the caramel.

1. Caramel for apples with lemon juice

There are enough ingredients for 4 fruits.

What is needed

300 g sugar;
2-3 teaspoons of lemon juice.

How to make

In a saucepan, combine the sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally from the sides of the container towards the center. When the mixture turns amber, remove from the stove.

2. Caramel for apples from butterscotch

5-6 fruits can be coated with this mixture.

What is needed

400 g soft toffee;
100 ml cream or milk;
1 teaspoon vanilla extract - optional.

How to make

Heat toffee with cream in a water bath. When all the candies are melted and the mixture is smooth, add the vanilla and stir.

3. Caramel for apples with cream and butter

The amount of ingredients is calculated for 10-12 apples.

What is needed

240 ml of water;
530 g sugar;
2 teaspoons lemon juice
520 ml heavy cream;
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of butter;
1½ teaspoon of salt.

How to make

In a saucepan, combine water with sugar and lemon juice. Place over medium heat and simmer. Stir to dissolve the sand. After boiling, cook for another 6-12 minutes, but without stirring. When the syrup turns amber, add the cream, reduce heat and stir constantly. After 10-15 minutes, pour the mixture into a bowl.

Mix the caramel first with vanilla and butter, and then with salt.

4. Caramel for apples with cinnamon

This recipe will make 10 servings of the treat.

What is needed

500 g sugar;
200 ml of water;
2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons of butter;
1 pinch of cinnamon

How to make

Mix sugar and water and cook over medium heat until the sand is completely dissolved. Then reduce heat, add vinegar, oil and cinnamon. Cook for another 10-12 minutes.

5. Caramel for apples with condensed milk

There is enough frosting to cover 10-12 fruits.

What is needed

120 g butter;
500 g cane sugar;
240 ml corn syrup
400 g condensed milk (1 can);
1 teaspoon vanilla extract - optional.

How to make

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add sugar and corn syrup. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stir occasionally. Pour in condensed milk and continue cooking until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

What else can you add to apple caramel?

To make the look of the dessert even brighter and more expressive, add food coloring to the caramel mass, for example, red or any other.

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How to make caramel apples

When the caramel is ready, all that remains is to apply it. To do this, take an apple on a stick, dip it into the hot mass and rotate it around the axis.

If you want a thin layer, one turn is enough. To apply more caramel, repeat the action several times.

Add some more decorations to the apples, if desired. If you prefer fruits without additional decoration, simply put them to cool on parchment paper or a dish lightly oiled with vegetable oil.

Put the cooled apples in the refrigerator. The caramel on them will completely harden in one and a half to two hours.

How to decorate apples in caramel

Shiny fruits in a sweet shell will look even more appetizing when garnished with various tasty additions. This should be done immediately, before the caramel has time to harden.

1. Apples in caramel with nuts

Use whatever nuts or seeds you like. For example, fruits go well with chopped walnuts, pistachios, peanuts or hazelnuts, and almond flakes. To apply them, simply roll the apple whole or from any side in the product of your choice.

2. Apples in caramel with sweets

Confectionery sprinkles, crumbled biscuits, popcorn, chocolate and other delicacies will perfectly complement the taste. To apply, simply roll an apple with uncured caramel in them or lay out a pattern of sweets to your taste.

3. Apples in caramel with chocolate

Make the flavor more intense and sweeter. To do this, melt white or dark chocolate in a water bath. Then dip the apple into it or apply the pattern to the surface with a spoon, skewer or pastry bag. Combine chocolate with sprinkles to make your treat even more original.