The Best Ever Caramel Apples
Ingredients
| 10 red delicious or Jonathan apples | ||
| 10 wooden skewers | ||
| 2 cups sugar | ||
| 1 cup light corn syrup | ||
| 1 cup heavy cream | ||
| 1 cup evaporated milk | ||
| 1 tsp salt | ||
| 1 tsp vanilla extract | ||
| 1 cup pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped |
Candy Caramel apples were our favorite as a kid. I just couldn’t wait to taste that sweet caramel, crunchy nuts, and the sweet surprise with that oh so sweet apple inside. Here is a foolproof method to make your own. Your kids will love you even more! For best results use a candy/frying thermometer.
- Wash apples thoroughly and dry. Remove stems and insert sturdy wooden skewers. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, cook sugar, syrup, and cream over medium heat stirring constantly to 235 degrees.
- Gradually add half of the evaporated milk. Allow the caramel to heat up to 235 degrees again then add the rest of the evaporated milk.
- Continue cooking, stirring constantly to 242 degrees.
- Remove the pan from the heat; let stand undisturbed for 10 minutes.
- Stir in salt and vanilla. Set mixture over hot water.
- Dip each apple, twirling to coat. Allow excess caramel to drip back into the pan.
- Immediately roll the apple in chopped nuts.
- Place on a well-buttered tray and allow it to cool completely.
- They can be stored up to one week in plastic wrap in the fridge.
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