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Caramel Candied Apples
CARNATION®
Caramel Candied Apples
Level
Easy
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
12 apples
- Enjoy the sweeter side of life with this playful recipe for Caramel Candied Apples. Dipped in a homemade caramel sauce and rolled in chopped candy bar pieces, these fun-to-eat apples are a special treat for kids of all ages.
KEY INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
- ●12 large tart apples, washed, dried and stems removed (very important to wash well or caramel will slide off)
- ●Nonstick cooking spray
- ●12 ounces assorted candy bars, finely chopped
- ●1 pound box dark brown sugar
- ●1 cup light corn syrup
- ●1 can (14 ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk
- ●1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- ●1 teaspoon vanilla extract
MAKE IT
Step 1
Insert wooden craft stick into each apple. Line trays or baking sheets with wax paper; spray paper with nonstick cooking spray. Place chopped candy bars on separate plates or mix together on one plate.
Step 2
Combine sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup and butter in medium, heavy-duty saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Attach candy thermometer to inside of saucepan. Increase heat to medium; cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes or until mixture reaches 236° F on thermometer. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
Step 3
Dip apples all the way into caramel mixture, shaking off excess. Roll bottom half of apples in chopped candy bars, then place on prepared trays. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Store apples in refrigerator in airtight container.
RECIPE NOTES
To clean the apples, quickly dip them into very hot (not boiling) water mixed with about 1 tablespoon vinegar. This will remove all the wax.
