Caramel Apples

Name: Caramel Apples
Ingredients: 16 wooden sticks; 16 small apples, chilled; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup light-colored corn syrup; 1/2 cup water; 2 cups half-and-half; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

16 wooden sticks
16 small apples, chilled
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light-colored corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 cups half-and-half
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Push wooden sticks into the top of chilled apples. Return apples to the refrigerator until caramel is ready for dipping.
2

Place sugar, corn syrup, and water in a large saucepan; boil, stirring until dissolved. Boil, without stirring, 9 minutes or until light golden.
3

Combine half-and-half, vanilla, and salt; slowly stir into pan. Boil until candy thermometer reaches 235° (45 minutes), stirring frequently.
4

Pour caramel into a bowl sitting in a hot water bath. Swirl apples in caramel, and place on baking sheet lined with wax paper.