Caramel Bacon Apples
Caramel apples are a seasonal favorite. The sweet flavor of the caramel pairs so well with the natural fruitiness of the apple to create a Fall-time favorite. Caramel Bacon Apples takes caramel apples to the next delicious level by adding bacon into the mix. Made with a homemade caramel sauce, its a sweet and salty treat that will become your new favorite. You're not going to be able to eat a caramel apple without bacon after trying these.
Notes
Cooking MethodNo Bake
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 large apples
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound Applewood bacon
- 6 to 8 wooden craft sticks
Instructions
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Cook bacon on microwave safe plate for 5 minutes at a time until crisp. Drain on paper towel and set aside to cool. Once cooled, crumble bacon into small bits; set aside.
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Wash apples and remove stems. Insert wooden sticks where stems were; set aside.
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Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and corn syrup; bring to boil.
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Simmer for approximately 30-40 minutes or until it registers 200 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
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Dip apples into caramel and roll in bacon bits. Cool on buttered baking sheet or plate.
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AuntKarolyn
Apr 30, 2017
These Caramel Bacon Apples look so good I don't think I can wait until Fall to try them. Let's face it, bacon is always in season. They're made with simple ingredients that you are sure to have on hand so why not give yourself a Spring break with a delicious Fall treat. Sounds like a plan to me.
asoley 3922608
Nov 07, 2016
I guess caramel apple season is kind of over, but i would still make this sometime. Looks interesting!
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