Caramel Apple Dip
This homemade Caramel Apple Dip is a rich, thick, and glossy dessert made from real caramelized sugar. It’s the perfect fall treat for dipping apples, graham crackers, pretzels, and more—better than any store-bought version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1.5 cups (enough for 6-8 servings)
- Category: Dessert, Dip
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 heaping teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Apple slices for dipping
Instructions
- Combine sugar, salt, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until sugar dissolves.
- Use a damp pastry brush to wipe any sugar crystals from the sides of the pot.
- Increase heat to medium and allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it reaches a caramel color and 340°F (171°C).
- Remove from heat and slowly drizzle in the room-temperature cream while stirring continuously (be cautious of bubbling).
- Stir in butter one piece at a time until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Let the caramel dip cool before serving. It will thicken as it cools.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients to prevent seizing.
- A candy thermometer is essential to reach the right consistency.
- Stop stirring once boiling starts to avoid grainy texture.
- For salted caramel, increase salt to 1/2 teaspoon or sprinkle sea salt on top.
- Not suitable for coating whole apples; best used as a dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
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