Ingredients:
- 8 Granny Smith Apples
- 2 cups Brown Sugar
- 1¾ cups Prairie Farms Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 5 tbsp Prairie Farms Butter softened
- 1½ tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- Crushed Peanuts toppings
- Crushed Chocolate Sandwich Cookies toppings
- Candy Coated Chocolate Candies toppings
- Marshmallow Fluff toppings
Directions:
- Prepare the apples by de-stemming them and pushing the sticks through the center, without puncturing the other side. Boil a medium pot of water & quickly roll each apple in the boiling water to remove the wax (be careful not to do this too long or it will discolor the apples). Excess wax may need to be scrubbed off with a hot towel.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with oil. (Used to set your freshly dipped apples on)
Make the Caramel
- Mix the heavy cream, butter, corn syrup, and salt in a medium pot. Set over medium heat, and bring to 240ºF. Do not stir once boiling.
- Once the mixture reaches 240ºF, stir in vanilla extract with a clean whisk. Remove the caramel from heat and let cool 5-10 minutes. The caramel should be thin enough to dip but thick enough to coat and stick to the apple.
Decorate Apples
- Prepare the toppings by adding each to a plate.
- Dip each apple into the caramel, letting the excess drip off, then scrape off the caramel from the bottom of the apple back into the pot.
- Roll the apple in your preferred toppings immediately to ensure they stick to the apple. Place on prepared baking sheet to set.
- Set the apples in the fridge for an hour before serving. Apples can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
