Caramel Apples

By klvplanner

Ingredients

• 36 (6-inch) wooden skewers
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup heavy cream, divided
• 1/2 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• Pinch salt
• Apples
• lollipop sticks

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sugars, corn syrup, butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream, vanilla and nutmeg in a heavy sauce pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. When the mixture has come to a brisk boil, slowly add in the remaining cream, keep the mixture boiling. Be sure to wipe any extra sugar from the side of the pot. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pot with the tip immersed. Boil the mixture briskly, stirring gently, until the mixture registers 240 degrees F on the candy thermometer, about 10 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat. Pour the caramel into a medium heat proof bowl using a rubber spatula so that you do not scrape the bottom of the pot. Let caramel rest until it thickens and cools slightly, about 3 minutes.