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How to Make Caramel Apples (without Corn Syrup!)

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Makes about 10 caramel apples.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups organic whole cane sugar or sucanat
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 10 apples, washed and dried
  • Toppings such as toasted coconut, peanuts, pecans, etc. (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a large saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the caramel thickens and reaches 245ºF. While the caramel is cooking, pour toppings into bowls and insert craft sticks into each apple. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. As soon as the caramel reaches 245ºF remove from heat and begin quickly dipping apples into the caramel (and then toppings, if desired) and placing them on the parchment lined baking sheet. It’s important to work quickly because the caramel will harden as it cools. Cool caramel apples for at least 15 minutes before serving. Best eaten within a few hours of preparation.