Raw Vegan Caramel Apples - Vegan Family Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How long do homemade caramel apples last? ›

Storage Instructions:

To Store: These beautiful dipped caramel apples will last for about 2 weeks, stored in the refrigerator. They make great gifts for teachers, friends and neighbors! I like to wrap them in a piece of cellophane with a cute ribbon.

Wrap in an adorable Cellophane Bag or use these fantastic Caramel Apple Boxes to easily gift these caramel apples!

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain dairy.

If you can't refrigerate your caramel apples within two hours, it's better to throw them out than risk getting sick from eating them. Plus, storing caramel apples in the refrigerator has another benefit: The interior stays fresh-tasting and crisp while remaining soft and gooey on the outside.

Should You Freeze Caramel Apples? While you can freeze caramel apples to make them last longer, you should know this storage method changes their texture after they thaw back out. As a result, your apples will not taste as crisp or fresh.

Allow caramel to cool for a few minutes, then dip your apples. Let the excess caramel drip off, then place on a nonstick surface such as a silicone baking mat lined baking sheet. Enjoy immediately or let the caramel set, about 45 minutes. Once set, you can wrap the caramel apples in cellophane for travel or gifting.

AFTER CUTTING

To prevent browning, sprinkle the caramel apple slices with lemon juice. Make sure to wrap any unconsumed slices in cellophane and refrigerate; though leftovers are rare when serving Mrs Prindables Gourmet Caramel Apples!

Best apples for caramel apples

Apples have a waxy coating that will prevent the caramel from sticking, so it's important to wash and dry it off. First, rinse and dry the apples.

Is caramel vegan? Because caramel is essentially just sugar, in its purest form, it is vegan. However, it is often mixed with dairy cream, butter, or milk, which is why it's important to always check the back of store-bought caramel candy.

Since their introduction in 1995, they've been year-round favorites for caramel apple lovers of all ages. Green Apple Ingredients: Corn Syrup, Sugar, Palm Oil, Dry Whole Milk, Malic Acid, Whey, Artificial Flavors, Salt, Turmeric Coloring, Soy Lecithin, Artificial Colors (including FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40).

Do homemade caramel apples need to be refrigerated? ›

Caramel apples stored at room temperature for extended periods can pose risk. People should not eat caramel apples that have not been stored at refrigerated temperatures, according to a food scientist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

The shelf life of caramel varies depending on several factors, including its ingredients, how it's stored, and whether it's homemade or commercially produced. Homemade caramel typically lasts about 2 weeks when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Refrigeration is strongly suggested for apples with it without sticks to be as safe as possible. The refrigerated caramel apples will be safe up to 4 weeks. I've kept them on the counter for a day or two without any problems, but do feel that keeping them in fridge is the better way to keep them.

Refrigerated candy apples can last for up to two weeks before they should be discarded. If you remove an apple from the refrigerator and it is brown when cut open, unfortunately that means that the apples have gone bad. You should throw them away immediately to prevent any foodborne illness.