What is better than the combination of feeling the crisp Fall air and hearing the crunch of a bright green apple covered in rich decadent caramel? To be honest, if it is us taking the bite, not much! That is why we bring you these delicious delights created in festive Fall form with creative candied outsides. So go ahead, construct your own and help your family get into the autumnal spirit!
Now you try! Here’s the recipe…
YIELD
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
6 Wooden Sticks
6 Granny Smith Apples, stems removed
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup Dark Corn Syrup
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Twine
TOPPINGS
Crushed Oreos
Plain M&Ms
Shaved Almonds
Crushed Peanuts
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups crumbled
RECIPE
Insert sticks into tops of apples. Wrap twine around stick. Prepare an ice-water bath. Set aside.
Bring cream, sugar, corn syrup, and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Clip a candy thermometer to pan, and continue to cook until mixture reaches 245 degrees, 10 to 12 minutes.
Place pan in ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Dip bottom of each apple in caramel. Using a spoon, coat apple halfway to three-quarters of the way up sides. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and decorate with toppings.
Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes (or overnight). Enjoy.
Tip: Make sure if you are using crumbled candy that it has been chilled in the freezer. It will make the candy easier to crumble and break into pieces.
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