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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Salted Caramel Apples

    Published: Sep 18, 2013 · Modified: Sep 8, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Salted Caramel Apples are messy to make but they sure do taste yummy at the end! In my family I have some who like caramel apples plain, some who like chopped nuts with chocolate chips and then one son who likes his with sprinkles.

    Salted Caramel Apples are messy to make but they sure do taste yummy at the end! In my family, I have some who like caramel apples plain, some who like chopped nuts with chocolate chips and then one son who likes his with sprinkles 🙂 So when I make Salted Caramel Apples I like to make a variety for everyone. You can use any toppings that you want too.

    Salted Caramel Apples are messy to make but they sure do taste yummy at the end! In my family I have some who like caramel apples plain, some who like chopped nuts with chocolate chips and then one son who likes his with sprinkles.

    To prepare pour sugar in a heavy-bottomed pan in an even layer. Turn the burner to medium and heat the sugar for 4-5 minutes; Do not touch or stir the sugar. Watch it carefully-it will liquefy suddenly an turn golden-brown. When the sugar is completely liquefied, remove it from the heat. Let cool for 30 seconds, then quickly stir in the butter, cream and salt. Transfer the sauce to a large bowl and refrigerate until cool.

    Butter a baking sheet for the caramel apples to sit on. Insert a craft stick into the top of each apple. If using toppings put them into shallow bowls. Roll each apple through the cooled caramel, then through desired toppings. Place on the buttered sheet. Refrigerate to let caramel set.  I like using sprinkles on the caramel apples because it is a way to hide imperfections when making them!

    Salted Caramel Apples

    My hubby adores his caramel apples with chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips. This is also a favorite at the bake sale at my boy's school! I will make them then wrap in parchment paper and saran wrap then tie with a color streamer. They are always a big hit!

    Salted Caramel Apples

    Salted Caramel Apples are messy to make but they sure do taste yummy at the end! In my family I have some who like caramel apples plain, some who like chopped nuts with chocolate chips and then one son who likes his with sprinkles.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Adapted from Kroger

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups sugar
    • 1 ½ sticks butter at room temperature, cut in pieces
    • 1 cup heavy cream at room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes (optional-If you do not want salted caramel then omit this)
    • 6 apples washed
    • 6 sturdy craft sticks
    • any desired toppings such as chopped nuts mini chocolate chips or sprinkles,etc.

    Instructions

    • Pour sugar in a heavy-bottomed pan in an even layer.
    • Turn the burner to medium and heat the sugar for 4-5 minutes; Do not touch or stir the sugar.
    • Watch it carefully-it will liquefy suddenly an turn golden-brown.
    • When the sugar is completely liquefied, remove it from the heat.
    • Let cool for 30 seconds, then quickly stir in the butter, cream and salt.
    • Transfer the sauce to a large bowl and refrigerate until cool.
    • Butter a baking sheet for the caramel apples to sit on.
    • Insert a craft stick into the top of each apple.
    • If using toppings put them into shallow bowls.
    • Roll each apple through the cooled caramel, then through desired toppings.
    • Place on the buttered sheet.
    • Refrigerate to let caramel set.
    • Serve and enjoy!
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    Shelley King
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    Shelley is a boy mom, marine wife, and is blessed with an amazing family. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.

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    Comments

    1. Amy Stebbins

      September 23, 2013 at 6:45 am

      YUMMY!!! I am so loving this recipe! Perfect to make after we go apple picking!! I adore salted caramel!

      Reply
    2. Jennie

      September 23, 2013 at 1:58 pm

      Looks good!!

      Reply
    3. Maria

      September 23, 2013 at 5:06 pm

      These apples look fabulous!!!! I was just craving caramel apples the other day, I need to make some soon too!!! These look so good!!!!

      Reply
    4. Melissa@StockpilingMoms

      September 23, 2013 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      Love Salted Carmel Apples for Fall!

      Reply
    5. Aida @ TheCraftingFoodie

      September 24, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      These look delicious! I love, love salted caramel, but on crisp, juicy apples? Yum!

      Reply
    6. Miz Helen

      September 28, 2013 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      I just love the sweet and salty flavor for your apples. Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    7. Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life

      October 01, 2013 at 5:06 pm

      I could totally eat one of each! Thanks for sharing at Wednesday Whatsits

      Reply
    8. Sandy

      September 29, 2014 at 1:38 am

      How far in advance can you make the caramel? Is a day or 2 too early and does it stick easily to the apples?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        October 03, 2014 at 8:56 am

        You make it the same day - just refrigerate enough to cool not to be chilled.

        Reply
    9. Angela

      October 29, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      How would you store these if made the day before a bake sale? Do they hold up fine if left out of the fridge for hours at the bake sale? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 02, 2018 at 8:51 am

        I would refrigerate.

        Reply

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