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.

First, rinse and dry the apples. Apples have a waxy coating that will prevent the caramel from sticking, so it's important to wash and dry it off. Make sure the apples are cold, which helps prevent the caramel from slipping off. Pull out the apple's stem and insert a caramel apple stick.

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.

In terms of appearance, spoiled caramel will appear lumpy or hard. The liquids and solids may have separated, creating a watery film. A significant color change is also a good indicator that your sauce has gone bad. If the sight test checks out, give your caramel sauce a sniff.

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? ›

Low in Calories: McDonald's apple slices are relatively low in calories, which makes them a good option for those seeking a low-calorie snack. Nutrient-Rich: Apples are a good source of fiber, vitamins (such as vitamin C), and various antioxidants.

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.

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.

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.

Keep them cool

Unlike room temperature storage, where heat can cause the caramel to melt and become sticky, the refrigerator keeps that rich, gooey layer perfectly intact. The refrigerator also helps keep pests at bay. Fruit flies and other unwelcome critters can't resist the sweet aroma of caramel-covered apples.