Caramel Apples

By izzie

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 6 Granny Smith or Red Delicious Apples
• 1 cup toasted pecans (optional), coarsely chopped

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and coat with cooking spray. In a medium saucepan, bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil over high. Reduce to medium-high and simmer, undisturbed, until caramel is golden brown, 8 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully stir in cream (mixture will sputter). Transfer to a small bowl and let cool 5 minutes.

With a paring knife, make a small slit in top of each apple. Insert an ice-pop stick 1 inch deep into each slit. Dip apples into caramel, swirling to coat. Sprinkle with nuts (if using) and transfer to sheet. (Store in a deep airtight container at room temperature, up to 3 days).