Carnival Caramel Apples Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 526
  • Fat:
  • 17 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 32 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 231 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 94 g
  • Fiber:
  • 4 g
  • Protein:
  • 6 g




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Carnival Caramel Apples

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With four kids (one child whose birthday is November 1), we celebrate Halloween in style around our house. These caramel apples are a tried-and-true favorite year after year. —Gail Prather, Bethel, Minnesota

SERVINGS: 10-12

CATEGORY: Appetizer

METHOD:

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • Dash salt
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 10 to 12 Popsicle sticks
  • 10 to 12 medium tart apples, washed and dried
  • 1 cup salted peanuts, chopped

Directions:

In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter; add the brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in milk. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
    Insert Popsicle sticks into apples. Dip each apple into hot caramel mixture; turn to coat. Dip bottom of apples into peanuts. Set on greased waxed paper to cool. Yield: 10-12 apples.


  • Re: Carnival Caramel Apples

    these are the most delicious caramel apples my family has ever had!

    lmdixon
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