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posted: 09/03/24

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This Caramel Apple Dip is made with just five easy to find ingredients. It is simple to make and absolutely irresistible!

Cut-up apples with caramel dip is an absolute favorite in my house. In fact, I wish I could show you a video of my family absolutely devouring this bowl right after the pictures were done.

This caramel dip is just five simple ingredients. It is easy to make and even easier to eat. It is the perfect recipe to throw together this fall.

Reader Review

Wow! I’ve never had homemade caramel, and it is amazing!! So simple too. Will definitely make again, thanks!

overhead of bowl of caramel apple dip with green apple slices surrounding

How to Make Caramel Dip For Apples

Here is a brief overview of how this easy caramel apple dip recipe comes together. For the full recipe including all measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  • Melt the sugar. Place the sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. First the sugar will start to clump to gather, then it will begin to turn brown, then melt into a brown liquid. This whole process will take about five to seven minutes. Remember to keep stirring so it doesn’t burn.
  • Add the butter. Remove the sugar liquid from the stove. Quickly stir in the butter and stir until the butter is melted.
  • Add the heavy cream. Quickly stir in the heavy cream and continue mixing until it is fully incorporated.
  • Finish the caramel sauce. Stir in the salt and the vanilla. The sauce will thicken as it sits and can be enjoyed once it has cooled.

Pro Tip!

The quickest way to ruin this recipe is to burn it. Be sure to be stirring constantly and don’t walk away from the pan.

Apples for Serving

I love to serve this dip with crisp Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples because the sweetness of the dip perfectly balances the tartness of the apples, but truly we eat it with any apples that we have on hand. In addition to apple slices, graham crackers and pretzels are also great dippers.

Caramel Dip with Cream Cheese

A lot of caramel dip recipes call for cream cheese and topping it with toffee bits or chopped peanuts. These dips are absolutely delicious, but much more like a layered dessert than this simple and delicious traditional caramel dip. If you’d like the cream cheese version, I have a great recipe linked below.

Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

This Caramel Apple Dip Recipe is the perfect easy appetizer for a party! It is only four ingredients and comes together in under 10 minutes.
bowl of caramel apple dip recipe dripping from the sides with caramel sauce

Storing Caramel Dip

Store this caramel dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. This dip can be frozen. Place it in an airtight container with a little room for it to expand. Store in the freezer for no more than three months. As with all recipes, use your best discretion.

hand holding apple slice dipped in bowl of caramel apple dip. Apple slices surrounding bowl

Other Great Fall Recipes

If you make this homemade caramel apple dip recipe or any of my other recipes, I’d love to hear what you think and would be so grateful if you came back to let me know!

hand holding apple slice dipped in bowl of caramel apple dip. Apple slices surrounding bowl
5 from 1 vote

Caramel Apple Dip

Serves: 16 servings
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This Caramel Apple Dip is made with just four easy to find ingredients. It is simple to make and absolutely irresistible!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar (99 grams)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (56.6 grams)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (118.3 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon table salt

Instructions

  • Add the sugar to a small sauce pan, creating an even layer over the bottom of the pan. Place it over medium heat and cook until it begins to melt, stirring consistently.
    1 cup granulated sugar
  • The sugar will first begin to clump together, then it will begin to turn brown, and finally it will melt into a brown liquid. This whole process will take about five to seven minutes. Remember to keep stirring so that the sugar does not burn.
  • Remove the sugar liquid from the stove. Quickly stir in the butter. It will bubble a lot. Continue stirring until the butter is melted.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Then quickly stir in the heavy cream. The liquid will again begin to bubble. This is fine. Continue stirring until it is totally incorporated.
    1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Finally, stir in the salt and the vanilla. The sauce will thicken as it sits.
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon table salt
Serving: 1tablespoon Calories: 99kcal (5%) Carbohydrates: 13g (4%) Protein: 0.2g Fat: 6g (9%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 16mg (5%) Sodium: 21mg (1%) Potassium: 8mg Sugar: 13g (14%) Vitamin A: 197IU (4%) Vitamin C: 0.04mg Calcium: 6mg (1%) Iron: 0.01mg
Author: Lisa Longley
hand holding apple slice dipped in bowl of caramel apple dip. Apple slices surrounding bowl

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  1. mark lusti says

    Hello,
    Can you please tell me if this caramel sauce will firm up enough when cool to use it in making “turtle” candies.
    Thank You in advance for your expertice.

    • Lisa Longley says

      Unfortunately, no. It will be too soft for that.

  2. Claire says

    5 stars
    Wow! I’ve never had homemade caramel, and it is amazing!! So simple too. Will definitely make again, thanks!

    • Lisa Longley says

      I’m so happy to hear this was a win for you! We can NOT stop eating it.

  3. Ramona says

    I tried 3 different caramel sauce recipes, and this one was by far the best!!
    Easy to make & was enjoyed by many. 💙

    • Lisa Longley says

      I’m so happy to hear that!

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