Salted Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

This is a no-fuss recipe made with simple ingredients you probably already have: brown sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, butter, and salt. The result is a true, gooey caramel ready to be dipped into slices of crisp, fresh apple.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Servings: 1.25 cups (approximately)

Calories: 1833kcal

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Ingredients

▢ 1 1/4 cup light-brown sugar
▢ 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, such as Karo
▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
▢ 1 cup heavy cream
▢ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
▢ 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt (I use Diamond Crystal) plus more to taste
▢ To serve: sliced apples, plus optional pretzels, graham crackers, chocolate chips rainbow sprinkles, peanuts, and the like

Instructions

In a medium-sized, deep-sided saucepan, bring all the ingredients just to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring with a whisk until the sugar dissolves.
PRO TIP: The caramel will bubble up a lot as it gets going because of the cream. Watch the pot, and stir often. That's also why you want to do this in a deep-sided pot instead of a shallow one.
Lower the heat to medium or medium-low, and cook, uncovered, whisking often. You want the caramel to cook at a nice simmer. Cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the caramel coats the back of a spoon and holds a streak when you pull a knife through it (about 10 minutes).
Taste and adjust the salt. I usually add an additional 1/4 teaspoon of salt, bringing the total salt quantity to 1 teaspoon. (Careful! The caramel will be hot, so cool it on a spoon first before you taste.)
Pour the caramel into a bowl and cool to a warm room temperature, stirring occasionally. Serve with apple slices and any other garnishes or condiments you'd like.

Notes

This caramel apple dip can be served at room temperature, or refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days and then reheated.

To warm, pour the caramel into a small pot and heat on medium-low, stirring, until just warmed through. You can also reheat the apple caramel dip in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring, until warm.

Nutrition

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