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Caramel sauce for apples, caramel apple dip.
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Caramel Dip For Apples

This easy homemade Caramel Dip for Apples is smooth, silky and perfectly sweet.  It’s a fall favorite that pairs perfectly with tart and crisp fresh apple slices.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 people
Calories: 228kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Karo Syrup
  • 1 14-oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • In a heavy bottomed sauce pot over medium heat, add the butter, sugar, brown sugar, Karo syrup, sweetened condensed milk and salt.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring with a flat bottomed wooden spoon or a rubber spatula. Be sure and scrape the bottom of the pan constantly until all of the sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted.
  • Increase to high heat and cook the caramel mixture, stirring constantly, until it reaches 225 degrees F on a candy thermometer. 
  • Take the caramel off the heat immediately to stop the cooking. 
  • Once it reaches 225 degrees, remove from the heat immediately to stop the cooking.  Allow it to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. Or, cool completely and then store.
  • Pour the caramel into a serving dish, or a jar for storing. Serve with sliced apples and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 76mg | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg