Caramel Apples Recipe

Name: Caramel Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 15 to 20 large Granny Smith apples; Assorted chopped candies or nuts, for coating; 1 (1-pound) box dark brown sugar; 2 sticks unsalted butter; 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 2/3 cup dark corn syrup; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon molasses; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

15 to 20 large Granny Smith apples
Assorted chopped candies or nuts, for coating
1 (1-pound) box dark brown sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon molasses
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Skewer the stem-end of the apples with popsicle sticks.
2
Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with wax paper.
3
Place desired coatings in large shallow bowls.
4
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, milk, corn syrup, maple syrup, vanilla, molasses and salt.
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Bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Boil until it registers 236 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes.
7
Immediately pour the caramel into a heatproof bowl; let cool to 200 degrees F.
8
Dip the apples in the desired coatings.
9
Transfer to the prepared baking sheets to set and let cool completely.
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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 to 20 large Granny Smith apples, Assorted chopped candies or nuts, for coating, 1 (1-pound) box dark brown sugar, 2 sticks unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Caramel Apples falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caramel Apples

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