Caramel Apples

By barbsjustagirl

Calories: 221
Fat: 3.7g (sat 2.2g,mono 1g,poly 0.2g)
Protein: 1.2g
Carbohydrate: 48.9g
Fiber: 2.5g
Cholesterol: 11mg
Iron: 0.2mg
Sodium: 57mg
Calcium: 40mg

Ingredients

• * 16 wooden sticks
• small * 16 small apples, chilled
• cups * 2 cups granulated sugar
• cup * 1/2 cup light-colored corn syrup
• cup * 1/2 cup water
• cups * 2 cups half-and-half
• teaspoons * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• teaspoon * 1/4 teaspoon salt

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

1. Push wooden sticks into the top of chilled apples. Return apples to the refrigerator until caramel is ready for dipping.2. Place sugar, corn syrup, and water in a large saucepan; boil, stirring until dissolved. Boil, without stirring, 9 minutes or until light golden.

3. Combine half-and-half, vanilla, and salt; slowly stir into pan. Boil until candy thermometer reaches 235° (45 minutes), stirring frequently.

4. Pour caramel into a bowl sitting in a hot water bath. Swirl apples in caramel, and place on baking sheet lined with wax paper.