Caramel Apples Recipe
By: Chef Cindy Gilbert
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Ready to make your own caramel apples at home? This easy caramel apple recipe will guide you on how to make caramel apples with a perfect, gooey coating. Forget the store-bought kind and learn the secret to a delicious, fall treat. It's a fun and festive activity for family or friends!
Ready to make your own caramel apples at home? This easy caramel apple recipe will guide you on how to make caramel apples with a perfect, gooey coating. Forget the store-bought kind and learn the secret to a delicious, fall treat. It's a fun and festive activity for family or friends!
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Instructions
Instructions
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Rinse apples with cool water and wipe completely dry with clean paper towels. (Rinsing off the wax coating will ensure the caramel sticks to the apples.) Remove stems and insert a candy apple stick 3/4 of the way through the apple. Refrigerate apples until ready to dip.
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Combine heavy cream, corn syrup, sugar, butter and salt in medium saucepan on medium heat. Stir until butter has melted. Let mixture boil for 15 to 24 minutes, until the temperature reaches 240-245°F on an instant read thermometer. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly thickened, allowing it to cool longer if necessary.
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Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or foil. (If using foil, spray with no stick cooking spray.) Set aside. When ready to dip, remove apples from fridge and wipe dry with paper towels. Hold the apple by the stick, tilt pot and dip apple into the caramel. Lift apple up and swirl or tap stick against side of pot to allow excess caramel to drip off. Repeat with remaining apples, wiping off any condensation before dipping. Place coated apples on prepared pan. Immediately dip, roll, or sprinkle with toppings. Place apples in refrigerator to set caramel.
