An easy basic recipe for making caramelized apples at home. You can add these to countless sweet dishes, and chances are you already have all the ingredients in your pantry.
These little pieces of caramelized apple are so easy to make that it honestly never occurred to me to write the recipe down before.
You heat diced apples with sugar and butter, causing the sugar to caramelize as it cooks in the pan. The result? Deliciously soft apples coated in a creamy layer of caramel.
Dangerously addictive and perfect for apple season!
To caramelize the apples, you’ll need the ingredients below. I’ve also included a few tips for variations.
Caramelized apples turn a simple bowl of yogurt with granola or a bowl of oatmeal into a heavenly breakfast. And that’s not even mentioning desserts or cakes.
With the combinations below, success is guaranteed! You can even add it to savory dishes. It works wonders with pork! Serve the apples:
BAKING TIP: For this recipe, I like to use a good nonstick skillet that’s large enough so the caramel doesn’t burn too quickly.
You can store caramelized apples, but they taste best when served immediately.
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat before serving, either in the microwave or in a skillet.
I don’t recommend freezing them. Freezing and thawing changes the texture of the apples, making them too soft. This recipe is best made fresh.
Apple is one of my favorite ingredients to bake with. That’s exactly why you’ll find loads of delicious apple recipes on Laura’s Bakery. Be sure to try these:
Choose a firm apple that won’t turn into applesauce while cooking. I prefer Braeburn apples or Granny Smith, but it depends where you live. Honeycrisp or Pink Lady is also a great choice.
The sugar is what causes the apples to caramelize. Without it, you can still cook the apples until soft, but you won’t get true caramelization.
I haven’t tested this yet, but it should work. If you try it at home, let me know how it turned out in the comments below the recipe.
Butter adds a lot of flavor and that classic caramel taste. You can replace it with margarine or coconut oil, but this will affect the flavor.
Absolutely! Small cubes, large chunks, or wedges all work. Just keep in mind that the size of the apples affects the cooking time, smaller pieces cook faster.
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