Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Classic Caramel Apples




Every year I make caramel apples for my family! Its tradition.

Usually I find myself unwrapping 60 + caramels just to "save time". Silly right?

I found a really easy recipe on the Land o'Lakes site and the flavor is divine!

Whip up this classic treat for your Halloween parties, Trick or Treat evenings, or just as a quick snack for you and the kiddos!

*Also, are you a blogger? Have you been working on any fun Halloween recipes this year or have some filed away? Next Tuesday, October 1st, MorningNooNight and 3 other amazing blogs will be hosting a Halloween linky party! Please come back and join in on the festivities!! Hope to see you all there!


For the Caramel:
1 stick unsalted butter
2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
dash of salt
1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 apples, wash and dried.

Toppings (peanuts, sprinkles, etc)
Popsicle sticks

Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until mixture comes to a full rolling boil (about 10-12 minutes).
Stir in sweetened condensed milk. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally,  until a small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a firm ball or 245 degrees on a candy thermometer (this is just shy of about 20 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Working quickly, dip apples into melted caramel, coating completely and dip 1 end into your desired toppings. Place on a buttered sheet of waxed paper. Let cool completely.

Is there any better taste than crisp tart apples with chewy caramel? I don't think so.

Enjoy this recipe and Happy Halloween!






4 comments :

  1. Your caramel apples look wonderful!!! I've been craving some so badly recently, and really need to try to make some at home too! These look so yummy!!!

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  2. These caramel apples look soo delicious! I've never made them from scratch, but I may just have to give it a go! Stopping by from the Time to Sparkle link party :)

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    1. Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you try the recipe.... Let me know if you do! :)

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