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Vegan Caramel Apple Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 apples
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Vegan Caramel Apple recipe offers a delicious plant-based twist on the classic treat, featuring tart Granny Smith apples coated in a rich, creamy caramel made from brown sugar, light corn syrup, vegan butter, and coconut milk. Topped optionally with chopped peanuts or your favorite toppings, these apples make a perfect dessert or snack, especially during fall or festive occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

Apples

  • 8 Granny Smith apples

Caramel

  • 2 cups (420 g) brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup (½ stick) vegan butter
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Optional Toppings

  • 1½ cups chopped peanuts or topping of your choice

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apples: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash your apples thoroughly in hot water to remove any wax coating and wipe them dry with a clean towel. Insert a popsicle or cake pop stick into the core of each apple and place them on the baking sheet. Refrigerate the apples while making the caramel.
  2. Make the Caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, vegan butter, and coconut milk. Stir with a silicone or wooden spatula until the vegan butter melts and the mixture is uniform. Stop stirring once the mixture starts bubbling.
  3. Cook to Temperature: Attach a candy thermometer to the pot and let the caramel cook until it reaches 240°F (soft ball stage), which takes about 15 minutes. Remove from heat immediately when it reaches the right temperature.
  4. Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and salt quickly to incorporate.
  5. Cool the Caramel: Allow the caramel to cool for 8 to 15 minutes until it thickens enough to coat the apples properly.
  6. Dip the Apples: Remove apples from the fridge. Dip each apple into the caramel to coat completely. For apples without toppings, let excess caramel drip off and place on parchment paper. For those with toppings, after dipping, roll apples in chopped peanuts or your chosen toppings, then place on parchment.
  7. Set the Apples: Let the caramel apples cool at room temperature until the caramel is fully set, about 30 minutes. If not serving immediately, store them in the fridge wrapped in parchment paper or in a lined airtight container to prevent sticking.

Notes

  • Scrub the apples thoroughly to remove wax coating, which helps the caramel stick better. Avoid washing too long in hot water to prevent discoloration.
  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure the caramel reaches the correct temperature; this is key for proper thickening and coating.
  • Wrap or store the apples carefully to prevent the caramel from sticking to surfaces after setting.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 apple
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 45 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/vegan-caramel-apple-recipe/