Caramel Apples

Name: Caramel Apples
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

10 ingredients

11 steps

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

Directions

1

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.
5

Bring to a boil over medium heat.
6

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.