baking · vegetarian · gluten-free
Homemade caramel apples
Crisp tart apples dipped in from-scratch soft caramel and rolled in chopped nuts.
- Time
- 45min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains milk, peanuts and tree nuts.
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Method
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1
Wash and dry apples well (removes wax) and insert sticks.
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2
Cook sugar, corn syrup, butter, cream and condensed milk, stirring, to 116°C (240°F).
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3
Off heat stir in vanilla and salt; cool to 93°C (200°F).
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4
Dip apples, let excess drip, roll bottoms in nuts.
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5
Set on parchment and chill to firm.
