The Best Caramel Apples
Description
The best caramel apple recipe coats tart apples with rich, thick caramel. Sprinkle with nuts, crushed cookies, or whatever you desire for a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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8 large tart apples
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8 wooden chopsticks for handles
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2 cups packed brown sugar
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1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 cup light corn syrup
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1 cup butter
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
1
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Dip apples in water for a few seconds with a slotted spoon to remove any wax from skins; dry with paper towels. Let cool.
2
Insert sticks through bottom core of each apple.
3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and butter together in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
4
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 248 degrees F (120 degrees C), stirring constantly to prevent burning, 25 to 30 minutes. A teaspoon of caramel dropped in a glass of cold water should form a firm ball.
5
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
6
Working quickly, dip each apple into caramel to completely coat apple and about 1/2 inch of the handle.
7
Sprinkle apples with desired toppings while still hot.
8
Let cool on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 hour. Use caution, caramel is very hot.