Posted Sep 09, 2022, Updated Oct 05, 2024 You know it’s fall in the grocery store when you start seeing the tubs of caramel apple dip strategically placed in the produce section. I always prefer homemade to store-bought, and this caramel dip is no exception. It’s made with 6 ingredients (no corn syrup, condensed milk, preservatives, etc.) in 15 minutes and is irresistibly delicious! Enjoy the flavor of caramel apples, with less work with this caramel apple dip recipe.

Caramel Apple Dip: Ingredients & Substitutions

Light brown sugar. Dark brown sugar can be used but will impart a bolder molasses flavor. Salted butter. Unsalted butter works well too. Heavy cream. There is no substitute for heavy cream. Vanilla extract. an equal amount of vanilla bean paste can be used in place of the vanilla extract.

How to Make Caramel Apple Dip

Making caramel can be tricky, but this caramel apple dip is easy to make once you get the method down! Let’s walk through the recipe step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video. Begin by adding water and brown sugar to a heavy-bottom pan. Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves, whisking often. Then, add the butter and whisk until it is melted. Then, bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and cook/boil over medium-low heat until the mixture is thick and pulls away from the sides (about 10 minutes), whisking occasionally. Then, whisk in the heavy cream and sea salt until smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil again and boil for 1 minute. After 1 minute, remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract. Then, transfer the caramel to a glass storage dish or jar and let it cool completely before serving (mixture thickens as it cools).

Serve

Serve the caramel apple dip slightly chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy it with your favorite apple varieties, or other dippers like pretzels, graham crackers, pears, etc.

Store

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!

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