Description
Enjoy a simple and delightful snack of crisp apple slices paired with a rich, homemade caramel dip. This easy-to-make treat combines juicy Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala apples with a creamy caramel sauce made from brown sugar, butter, and cream, perfect for parties or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala), cored and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Caramel Dip
- ½ cup brown sugar (100 g)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (60 ml)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30 g)
- â…› teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Slice the apples into thin wedges and toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange the slices in a circular pattern on a serving platter, leaving space in the center for the caramel dip.
- Make Caramel Dip: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, unsalted butter, and salt. Stir constantly until the mixture gently comes to a boil. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until the caramel thickens slightly.
- Finish Caramel: Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the pure vanilla extract, and let the caramel cool for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Assemble: Pour the caramel dip into a small bowl and place it in the center of the apple slices on the serving platter.
- Serve: Serve immediately, encouraging dipping apple slices into the luscious caramel sauce for a delicious treat.
Notes
- Lemon juice prevents apple slices from browning, keeping them fresh and appetizing.
- Use different apple varieties to vary sweetness and tartness based on your preference.
- Caramel can be kept warm in a small slow cooker or reheated gently if preparing in advance.
- For a thicker caramel, cook the sauce a little longer but avoid burning it.
- This snack is best enjoyed immediately for the freshest apple texture and warm caramel dip.
