Caramel Apples

By KimberlyB

Caramel apples are so easy to make with this recipe! A perfect treat any time of the year. Use different types of sprinkles or little candies to make these festive for any occasion!

Ingredients

• 6 medium apples
• 6 wooden skewers
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles, chopped candy or chopped peanuts, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

Wash apples and dry thoroughly. Insert a wooden skewer in stem end of each apple. Spray plate with cooking spray.

In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, milk and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, to 230°F on candy thermometer or until a few drops of syrup dropped into cup of cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool slightly.

Quickly dip apples into caramel, swirling until completely covered. Dip bottoms in candy sprinkles. Place apples on plate until caramel is set.