Name: Caramel Baked Apples Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of brown sugar; 1 tablespoon of slivered almonds; 1 tablespoon of chopped pecans; 1 tablespoon of raisins; 2 tablespoons of maple syrup; 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/8 teaspoon of kosher salt; 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon; 2 firm red apples, stemmed and cored; ¼ cup of Smuckers caramel syrup; ¼ cup raisins; 2 tablespoons of dark rum; 2 tablespoons of heavy cream

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Looking for a sweet apple dessert for fall with a grown-up twist? These baked caramel apples are the perfect choice.

The apples are filled with a sweet mixture of raisins and nuts, then drizzled with a caramel cream sauce containing rum-soaked raisins that will tempt your sweet tooth. Cinnamon in the filling adds an earthy undertone to the rich caramel, and maple syrup adds an extra dose of sweetness.

Serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious way to end any fall meal. They are the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table.

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Ingredients for baked caramel apple recipe

To make this delicious baked apple with caramel recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

For the baked apples

2 tablespoons of brown sugar
1 tablespoon of slivered almonds
1 tablespoon of chopped pecans
1 tablespoon of raisins
2 tablespoons of maple syrup
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon of kosher salt
2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
2 firm apples, stemmed and cored

For the baked apples caramel sauce

¼ cup of Smucker’s caramel syrup
¼ cup raisins
2 tablespoons of dark rum
2 tablespoons of heavy cream

How to make the baked caramel apples recipe

You won’t believe how easy this fall dessert is to prepare!

Prep steps

Heat oven to 325° (160°C).
Combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, almonds, pecans, raisins, and salt in a bowl and set it aside.

Prepare the apples

Cut a small slice from the bottom of the apples so that they sit flat; transfer apples to an ovenproof baking pan.
Cut off the top of the apple and save it. Core the apples.

Fill the apples

Fill the hollow cavities of the apples with the reserved brown sugar–nut mixture.
Add the reserved apple top to cover the filling.

Bake the apples

Cover the apples with foil.
Bake until they are tender, about 50 minutes.

Make the caramel sauce for baked apples

When the apples are almost done, put ¼ of the raisins into a small bowl.
Add the rum and let it soak into the raisins.
Stir in the caramel sauce and heat the mixture for about 15 seconds in the microwave until it gets warm.
Remove and let cool slightly.
Stir in the heavy cream.

Finish the baked apple dessert

Remove the baked apples from the oven.
Spoon over the rum-soaked raisins, cream, and caramel sauce.
Serve immediately.

Serving these baked caramel apples

This caramel-baked apple recipe is so full of flavor. The maple sugar and cinnamon add a delightful taste, and the brown sugar and butter add just the right amount of richness to the dish.

Nuts and raisins add texture, and the creamy caramel rum-raisin topping is to die for. Serve the dessert as is, or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent touch.

More apple desserts

For more fall desserts featuring apples, try one of these ideas:

Hasselback easy baked apples – Gooey and delicious
Cinnamon Baked Apple Slices – Warm cinnamon apples
Easy Baked Apples with Crumble Topping – Deconstructed fall dessert

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Admin note: This recipe for baked caramel apples first appeared on the blog in October 2017. This post has been updated with new photos, a printable recipe card, and a slideshow video featuring more fall recipes.

Yield: 2 caramel baked apples

Caramel Baked Apples Recipe

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These caramel-baked apples are a decadent fall dessert. The apples are filled with raisins, nuts, butter, and maple syrup, then baked and topped with a delicious, creamy caramel sauce with rum-soaked raisins.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour