Caramel Apples
Ingredients
8 ea- wooden chopsticks for handles
2 C- packed brown sugar
1 ea- (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 C- light corn syrup
1 C- butter
2 tsp- vanilla extract
3 DROPS- almond extract
Any desired toppings. No rules
- 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.