Caramel Apple Dip

It only takes 15 minutes to make this gooey, luscious caramel apple dip. It's the recipe for the perfect gift! MORE+ LESS-

By Bree Hester

Updated July 10, 2018

Ingredients

cup sugar

tablespoons light corn syrup

1/4

cup water

1/4

cup butter

1/4

cup whipping cream

tablespoon sour cream

3/4

teaspoon coarse sea salt

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In 2-quart saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup and water. Heat over medium-high heat; DO NOT STIR. Cook about 10 minutes or until sugar turns a dark amber color.
2

Add remaining ingredients; beat with whisk until smooth. Pour into heatproof container. Serve with sliced apples for dipping.

This can be kept in the refrigerator for about a week.
Make sure to have all of your ingredients ready before you put the sugar on the heat. Do not step away from the stove while cooking—sugar burns as soon as you do!

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

No need to purchase a tub of caramel apple dip at the store, you can make it yourself with simple ingredients like: sugar, corn syrup, butter and whipping cream. This recipe calls for one additional ingredient, sour cream, which cuts the sweetness and adds an extra bit of creaminess to a dip. While this dip is perfect with apples, we wouldn’t fault you for eating it by the spoonful — it really is that good! Our step-by-step tutorial will take you through how to make caramel apple dip, if you want to hone your skills before diving in. And if you’re looking for more ways to use up those apples, check out our collection of apple syrup, cider and sauce recipes.