Make your own easy 3 ingredient caramel dip and slice up some apples to satisfy your sweet tooth in such a tasty way. This caramel dipping sauce is simple to make, stores well and tastes amazing!
What’s even better that a caramel apple? Sliced apples and creamy caramel dip are better, or course.
If you like that tub of caramel dip they sell in the produce section at the grocery store, you are going to love this recipe. It is even better and super simple to make at home.
Caramel Apples vs. Caramel Dip
While caramel apples look so inviting and beautiful, it is nearly impossible to take a graceful first bite. They are delicious but messy and hard to eat.
So we prefer slicing the apple and dipping it into caramel instead. Or arrange the apple slices on a plate and drizzle the caramel on top.
Then sprinkle on any of your favorite toppings and serve them as apple nachos. You get all of the flavor with an even more fun presentation.
Storing Homemade Caramel Dip
This easy caramel apple dip recipe makes a big batch of caramel that you can use throughout apple season. Store any extras in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
Just be sure to use a clean utensil when taking some out to enjoy and only warm up the amount you intend to use. For the longest storage and best results, don’t dip apples into the big bowl of dip or warm up the whole container.
The dip can be enjoyed at room temperature or warmed slightly in the microwave. Either way is delicious.
For longer storage, put the caramel dip in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to three months. It will be easier to enjoy later if you freeze it in smaller portions rather than one large one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best apples to dip in caramel?
Whatever apples you like to eat fresh will be good dipped in caramel sauce. We like honeycrisp, Jonagold, pink lady, gala and more.
It is also good with fresh sliced pears and other fresh fruit. You can even enjoy it with other dippers like vanilla wafers, pretzels. Or it will be a huge hit drizzled over a slice of cheesecake or a bowl of ice cream.
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How do you keep apple slices from turning brown?
If you want to slice your apples ahead of time, there are a few ways you can keep them from turning brown. Our favorite way is to soak them in a white soda like 7up or Sprite for a few minutes.
It gives you the acid needed to prevent oxidation without making the apples sour like lemon juice can. Otherwise you can use lemon water or salt water to prevent browning.
More Than a Dip
As written this recipe makes a thick and rich caramel dip for apples. Of course, that is not all it is great for. Here are some more ways to use your caramel sauce:
- Drizzle it over ice cream
- Use it in a homemade caramel latte
- Use as a filling for molded chocolates
- Drizzle it over cupcakes, cakes, waffles, and more
- Use it in caramel buttercream
Easy Adaptations
We love this caramel dip, just the way it is written. However, there are several ways you can change it up a bit so it is different each time you enjoy it.
I recommend stirring your desired add-ins into a small portion of the caramel rather than the whole batch. That way you aren’t committing to a ton of any one thing.
A little cinnamon or apple or pumpkin pie spice stirred in the caramel adds another layer of flavor. Just add a little bit at a time until it is the way you like it.
You could also melt in a few chocolate chips. Just be careful not to scorch the mixture and add a little milk if necessary it needs to be thinned out.
Make a creamy caramel apple dip by mixing together a brick of cream cheese and 1/3 cup of sugar. Spread the cream cheese mixture in a serving dish and top with some of this caramel sauce and toffee bits
Or stir in some peanut butter to make a yummy peanut butter caramel. Doesn’t that sound perfect with apples?
Thin it out
If the caramel is thicker than you would like, just add a few drops of water or milk to the mixture when you warm it up. Adjust as necessary until you reach your desired consistency.
3 Ingredient Caramel Dip for Apples
Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 11 ounces caramels
- ½ cup butter
Instructions
- If using wrapped caramels, remove plastic wrappers.
- Place all ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium-low to medium heat.
- Stir frequently until caramel is melted and the mixture is homogenous.
- Enjoy with apples slices.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
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Could you melt this in the microwave?
I don’t see why not. Just use a nice solid glass bowl. I’d probably start with 45 seconds or a minute and then do 30 second bursts after that.
Can you make this in a crockpot?
I am sure you could. Just keep a close eye on it, because I have a feeling it could scorch like queso if it sits too long without being stirred.
Super easy and tastes great! Made it to share with really crisp and sweet HoneyCrisp apples at a neighborhood party tomorrow. Will definitely be making again. Thanks much for sharing!
Yay! I am sure it will be a hit. I am so glad you liked it!
Hi saw your Carmel sauce looks pretty easy. Do you know how many ounces of Carmel sauce you end up with from this recipe. Thinking of making favors for baby sprinkle putting Carmel sauce in 4 oz ball jar into a cello bag w one or two apples and tying shut with ribbon. Based on ounces per batch I’ll know how many times will need to make and the number of ingredients I will need. Please let me know. Thanks Megan Pacifico
What a great idea! We usually eat it up pretty quickly, so I haven’t had a chance to measure it. But it should make roughly 3.5 cups, so I would think you could get about 7 jars out of the recipe.