Caramel Apples
Ingredients
8 ea- wooden chopsticks for handlesÂ
2 C- packed brown sugarÂ
1 ea-  (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milkÂ
1 C- light corn syrupÂ
1 C- butterÂ
2 tsp- vanilla extractÂ
3 DROPS- almond extract Â
Any desired toppings. No rules Â
- Tools
Saucepan
Candy thermometer
Rubber spatula
Sheet pan
Parchment paper
Pan spray
Method
- If using store bought apples, rinse in boiling hot water to remove the waxy coating.
- Combine all ingredients except the peanuts in a medium size saucepan and slowly bring to a boil.
- Using a candy thermometer, heat the mixture to 245 degrees. During this process constant stirring is required. With sticks for handles dip and twirl the apples in the caramel and place and a sprayed parchment.
- Sprinkle on or roll your apples in your favorite topping. Allow your apples to cool down to room temp and then refrigerate to firm up the caramel. Â