Spiderweb Caramel Apples: The Best Homemade Treat for Fall
Indulge in the delightful taste of Spiderweb Caramel Apples, the perfect homemade treat to celebrate the fall season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium-sized apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and continue boiling until it reaches a caramel consistency (around 240°F or 115°C).
- Remove from heat and dip each apple into the caramel, covering it completely.
- Place the dipped apples back on the baking sheet and let them cool.
- Melt the chocolate chips and drizzle them over the cooled caramel apples to create the spiderweb design.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try adding chopped nuts or sprinkles before the caramel sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Spiderweb Caramel Apples