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Dairy Free Caramel Apples (Gluten Free)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 pieces
Calories 250
Enjoy these delicious dairy-free caramel apples coated with rich, allergy-friendly chocolate for a perfect treat.

Ingredients

Apples and Sticks

  • 6 small apples (washed and dried)
  • 6 Popsicle sticks Popsicle sticks
  • 1/3 cup Country Crock Plant Butter sticks (melted)
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Silk dairy free half and half (or canned coconut milk)
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup (prevents re-crystallization)
  • dash salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Melted allergy friendly chocolate chocolate for drizzling (chopped chocolate, nuts, sprinkles, etc.)

Instructions 

  • Insert sticks into apples and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium/low heat.
  • Whisk in sugar, dairy free half and half, corn syrup, and salt; boil for 7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Dip apples into caramel, then place on parchment. Add toppings or drizzle chocolate as desired.

Notes

Work quickly while caramel is warm for best coating.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: caramel apples, dairy-free, Gluten-Free