Caramel Apples

Name: Caramel Apples
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 12 crisp apples; 1 c. dark corn syrup; 1 c. granulated sugar; 1 c. light brown sugar; 1 c. heavy cream; 1/4 tsp. salt; 3 tbsp. butter; 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Published: Sep 17, 2007

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Charles Schiller

Yields:

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

700

These yummy caramel apples evoke memories of festive fall fairs.

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Ingredients

12 crisp apples
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. butter
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

1. Step 1Line a baking pan with a generously oiled sheet of parchment paper. Push a candy apple stick into the core of each apple.
2. Step 2Combine the syrup, sugars, heavy cream, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until the mixture reaches 270 degrees F – about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the butter and vanilla. Let cool for 6 to 8 minutes, until caramel thickens to a toffeelike consistency.
3. Step 3Dip and gently swirl the apples into the caramel and place on the prepared baking sheet. Let cool completely.