Sweet Shoppe Caramel Apples |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 95 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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My hand-dipped apples are as beautiful as the ones youâll find at fancy candy counters, only theyâre fresher, better-tasting and more economical. Make some for Halloween or your next party. Ingredients:
6 large mcintosh apples |
6 popsicle sticks |
2 cups sugar |
2 cups half-and-half cream |
1 cup light corn syrup |
1/2 cup butter, cubed |
1-1/4 cups english toffee bits or almond brickle chips |
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips |
1 cup white baking chips |
Directions:
1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Insert a Popsicle stick into each; place on prepared pan. Chill.
2. In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, corn syrup and butter; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 245°, about 1 hour.
3. Remove from the heat. Working quickly, dip each apple into hot caramel mixture to completely coat, then dip the bottom into toffee bits, about 1/2 in. up the sides. Return to baking sheet; chill.
4. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Transfer to a small heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Drizzle over apples.
5. Repeat with white chips. Chill until set. Remove from the refrigerator 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings.
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