Easy Homemade Caramel For Dipping Apples

By: Amber Grangroth

The beginning of fall in Minnesota is apple season! And there is nothing better to pair apples with than some delicious homemade caramel!

I whip up this caramel a few times every fall. It only takes about ten minutes to make and then a few minutes to cool and thicken. That is if you can wait! Just don’t burn your tongue! 

It’s great for a special after-school snack to serve guests or anytime you’re looking for a sweet treat!

Mix together the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a small pot and turn the burner onto medium. Let it come to a boil, and DO NOT STIR!

During this time, get your butter, whipping cream, salt, and sourcream ready and measured out.

You’ll let the mixture boil for about 8-10 minutes until it starts turning golden. Watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn!

Turn the burner off and quickly add the remaining ingredients. Then, whisk it until it’s all fully incorporated, pour into a heat safe bowl and let cool a few minutes.

Then, get to dipping those apple slices! Yum!

Easy Homemade Caramel For Dipping Apples Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup butter
1 Tbsp sour cream
3/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. To a small pot, add sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir well.
2. Turn the burner to medium heat and let the sugar mixture come to a boil and boil until it becomes golden. This will take about 8-10 minutes. DO NOT STIR! Be careful not to burn it.
3. Add in the whipping cream, butter, sourcream, and salt. Whisk vigorously until everything is combined and the caramel is smooth.
4. Pour into a heat safe bowl and let cool for 5 minutes before dipping apples.
5. Enjoy!