Homemade Salted Caramel Apple Dip – it’s super easy to whip up this homemade caramel. So easy that you’ll never buy it from the store again.

This homemade caramel is a Fall staple. We made a quick video so you can see how simple it comes together. Probably the hardest part is patiently waiting for the sugar to boil or basically self stir for 10 solid minutes. Other than that, you’re golden…as in sweet golden caramel ready to dip. Yum!

My neighbor recently shared this recipe with us, and I’ve made it three times since! We are surrounded by so many generous neighbors with apple trees, and this dip is a must when you have lots of apples.

Homemade Salted Caramel with Sour Cream:

We love this recipe for homemade salted caramel because of the delicious addition of tangy sour cream. The sour cream really adds so much to what can be super sweet. When you try it, let us know what you think! We’d love to hear!

Homemade Caramel in higher elevations:

The boil time for this recipe is a little longer if you live in a high elevation like we do here in Utah. The recipe reads boil for 10 minutes, but it’s more like 15 minutes. If you keep an eye on it, as soon as it starts to turn a golden color, you can take it off the heat.

No Candy Thermometer…no problem!

A candy thermometer is a must when it comes to making candy, but for this recipe, you really can get away without one. The key is to watch the caramel closely and when it starts to change color and darken…and it’s been about 10 minutes, you know it’s time. Take it off the heat and add in the remaining ingredients.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter half of 1 stick
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

How to make Homemade Salted Caramel:

Add sugar, corn syrup and water to a medium saucepan (do not stir at all).
Bring to a simmer over medium heat without stirring. Simmer until the sugar has turned a dark caramel color (about 10 min.), or a little longer if needed …do not let it burn.
Remove from heat and add the butter, heavy cream, sour cream, salt and vanilla stir until smooth. Let cool slightly before serving. Best served warm.

Homemade Salted Caramel Apple Dip

Sweet, salty and buttery smooth, we love this homemade Salted Caramel with the tangy addition of sour cream. Just 10 minutes for it to come together.

Author Kami | NoBiggie.net

Ingredients

2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter half of 1 stick
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Add sugar, corn syrup and water to a medium saucepan (do not stir at all).
Bring to a simmer over medium heat without stirring. Simmer until the sugar has turned a dark caramel color (about 10 min.), or a little longer if needed ...do not let it burn.
Remove from heat and add the butter, heavy cream, sour cream, salt and vanilla stir until smooth. Let cool slightly before serving. Best served warm.

Recipe Notes

It might take more than 10 minutes before it starts to change color if you live in a higher elevation. It takes more like 15 minutes where we live.

Make Ahead, Storing & Freezing: You can make this caramel in advance. Cover it tightly and store it for up to one month in the refrigerator. When ready to eat, you can warm the caramel up for a few seconds. Or warm it up to add to a recipe.

This caramel is fine at room temperature for a day if you plan to travel with it to give it as a gift. You can also freeze the salted caramel. Freeze it in an airtight container. In the freezer, it will keep for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature. When ready to consume, warm up before using.

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It’s perfect for dipping tart granny smith apples, Honey Crisp or our new favorite Sweet Tango. What’s your favorite kind of apple?

Make Ahead, Storing & Freezing:

You can make this caramel in advance. Cover it tightly and store it for up to one month in the refrigerator.
When ready to eat, you can warm the caramel up for a few seconds. Or warm it up to add to a recipe.
This caramel is fine at room temperature for a day if you plan to travel with it to give as a gift. You can also freeze the salted caramel. Freeze it in an airtight container. In the freezer, it will keep for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature. When ready to consume, warm up before using.

That’s it super easy and totally delicious!