Caramel Apple Dip Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

FAQs

How long do caramel apples last? ›

At room temperature, caramel apples can stay fresh for up to two weeks - but they need to be stored correctly, not kept out on the counter in the sun! Caramel apples can keep up to three weeks, but only if they are kept in chilled conditions.

Corn syrup is required as it acts as the sticky, taffy-like base for caramel apples. Without it, the caramel will slide right off the apple (just as my salted caramel would). Though other liquid sweeteners can sometimes be substituted for corn syrup, candy making is not one of those instances.

The apple you are eating provides numerous healthy benefits you won't get from other sweet treats like candy and cookies. In addition, caramel apples offer protein, antioxidant phytonutrients, and dietary fiber. The average caramel apple has 160 calories and about 28 grams of sugar.

However, if you can't finish your caramel apples before they expire, freezing is one option to ensure they aren't wasted. To freeze caramel apples, ensure there's as little air exposure as possible by placing each apple in a plastic bag with the air squeezed out before putting them in an airtight container.

Here's the general rule: If you don't plan on eating a caramel apple within two hours of making it, put it in an airtight container and pop it into the fridge. Per Penn State, caramel apples can go bad surprisingly quickly and cause serious health issues, so they should always be stored correctly.

Caramel sauce isn't necessarily dangerous if it's been kept for a few days too long, but it certainly won't taste as nice. The absolute exception to that rule is the presence of mold. If you notice mold, toss the sauce immediately.

Caramel is a deliciously sweet sauce that can turn up the volume on any dessert it's added to. But if you're hoping to drizzle caramel over vanilla ice cream or getting ready to dip apples for a fall celebration, you need a sauce that's not too thick. To thin caramel, just add some cream or water over heat.

Apples: Any type of apple will work, but I recommend a tart or mild apple like Granny smith, Fuji, Gala, or McIntosh.

Of course not. The tiny fun-sized Snickers bar has no nutrients, no vitamins, no fiber, and its calories are from sucrose or simple sugar and fat. A candy bar has calories but no nutritional value, aka it's “empty” calories. An apple has vitamins, and fiber, and its calories come from fructose or fruit sugar: no fat.

Are apples good for diabetes? Apples can be a good snack for people with diabetes. Their fiber may help prevent spikes in blood sugar, and insulin levels, and fructose may be more beneficial for insulin levels than glucose. Apples also contain many nutrients.

Are the apples at McDonald's healthy? ›

It's not surprising that McDonald's Apple Slices pouch comes in first place for the healthiest item on the McDonald's menu. They're nothing but pure apples–no additives found here–and are the perfect substitute for your side of fries, especially for the kids, as they can be ordered with any Happy Meal.

Stored correctly (in an airtight container, or individually wrapped well in plastic wrap, and uncut), these caramel apples will last at least a week. They will still taste as fresh as the day they were made for at least a week, if not a little longer.

Best apples for caramel apples

Apples have a waxy coating that will prevent the caramel from sticking, so it's important to wash and dry it off. First, rinse and dry the apples.

Refrigerated candy apples can last for up to two weeks before they should be discarded. If you remove an apple from the refrigerator and it is brown when cut open, unfortunately that means that the apples have gone bad. You should throw them away immediately to prevent any foodborne illness.

Serve immediately (best), or let cool slightly if topping a cake. You can store leftover caramelized apples in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1-2 days, but any more than that and they start to degrade.

AFTER CUTTING

To prevent browning, sprinkle the caramel apple slices with lemon juice. Make sure to wrap any unconsumed slices in cellophane and refrigerate; though leftovers are rare when serving Mrs Prindables Gourmet Caramel Apples!

Candied apples will last about 3 days in the refrigerator. You'd think they'd last longer (aren't they just apples coated in sugar?) but the hole made by the wooden stick causes them to degrade faster, limiting their shelf life. Store them in an airtight container to keep the sugar coating as crisp as possible.