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Sweet Spiced Caramel Apples Recipe

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“I love caramel apples and this is my favorite variation. It also makes a delicious gift for loved ones all year 'round. My family says it's fabulous!” —Anna Ogden, Logan, Utah

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Sweet Spiced Caramel Apples Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour + standing

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

10 medium tart apples
10 Popsicle sticks
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2-3/4 cups white baking chips
3 tablespoons shortening

Directions

Wash and dry apples; remove stems. Insert Popsicle sticks into the bottoms of apples. Place on a buttered baking sheet; refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage), about 50 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Dip apples into the hot caramel to completely coat. Place on prepared pan; let stand until set.
In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside. In a microwave, melt white chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip one caramel apple into the warm white chip mixture and immediately sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat. Yield: 10 servings.

Editor's Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutritional Facts 1 caramel apple equals 874 calories, 42 g fat (25 g saturated fat), 79 mg cholesterol, 236 mg sodium, 125 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Sweet Spiced Caramel Apples in Taste of Home October/November 2010, p34

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Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2012 by amyjheflin

This is the BEST recipe ever! I actually drizzle white chocolate on instead of dipping in though. Looks much cooler. Sometimes I sprinkle decorations on them as well for Halloween. But this is a must for all Halloween parties! The caramel is not to sticky either.

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by rdkpcomeaux

These apples remind me of the ones that can be purchased at high-end candy shops... but they cost a lot less! I use my apple corer/slicer to serve.

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by brewers

love caramel apples but don't think I can afford over 800 calories for 1 treat....sorry

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2011 by Lexilou3

I love caramel apples especially these. the cote of bakng chips make it so good

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2011 by Lexilou3

love this recipe i rate it 5 stars

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2011 by Lexilou3

Love this recipe it is the best ever. for me i thimk id rate it 4 stars