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Carnival Caramel Apples

Name: Carnival Caramel Apples
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 apples.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min. + cooling

Makes

12 apples

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022

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

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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. Place on greased waxed paper until set.

Candy Thermometers

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 526 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 94g carbohydrate (82g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.

Carnival Caramel Apples

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