Caramel Apples

CARAMEL APPLES

Georgia

 

These were so yummy, that I did them three times within a few months. They are definitely becoming a Halloween tradition at our house. My favorite were Honeycrisp apples, but Wes liked the Granny Smith. You can dip about 15 apples OR dip 10 and have enough caramel left to fill an 8x8 greased pan. I also, use these to dip rod pretzels. Then I use Ralphie’s Chocolate Truffle Fondue recipe to put chocolate over them, either dip the whole thing or decorate them with the chocolate, and I just half the fondue recipe for the apples, and then stick them in the fridge to harden the chocolate. Yum!

 

2 C brown sugar

1 C corn syrup

1/2 C butter

1 can sweetened condensed milk

 

1. Combine the first 3 ingredients. After butter is melted stir in the milk.

2. Cook to soft ball (230degrees).  Stir constantly.

3. Stir in  1 tsp vanilla.

4. Remove from heat.  Dip apples into the caramel, then roll in nuts if desired.

5. Let set up on a cookie sheet.  Place in refrigerator if needed.  After completely cooled you can drizzle with chocolate and cover with toppings.

 

Suggested toppings:  sprinkles, crushed Oreos, mini M & M’s, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, crushed candy bars