Description
A festive and decadent treat perfect for ringing in the New Year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 medium apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup champagne
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- Optional: Edible glitter, sprinkles, chopped nuts
Instructions
- Wash and dry apples thoroughly. Insert a sturdy stick into the stem end of each apple.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and champagne. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Stir in butter until melted and smooth.
- Carefully dip each apple into the caramel mixture, tilting the pan to coat evenly. Allow excess caramel to drip off.
- Place coated apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate with edible glitter, sprinkles, or nuts while the caramel is still warm, if desired.
- Let the caramel apples cool completely until the caramel is firm.
Notes
- Ensure apples are completely dry for the caramel to adhere properly.
- Be careful when working with hot caramel.
- Store caramel apples at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 70g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: New Year's Eve, caramel apple, champagne, dessert, holiday treat, candy apple