Not only is today Halloween, but it is also National Caramel Apple Day. Why not take a simple recipe and put a gourmet spin on it?
Gourmet Caramel Apples
Prep Time: 35 minutes (plus standing time) |Â Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 6 large McIntosh apples
- 6 Popsicle sticks
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1-1/4 cups English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white baking chips
Directions:
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Insert a Popsicle stick into each; place on prepared pan. Chill.
In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, corn syrup and butter; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 245°, about 1 hour.
Remove from the heat. Working quickly, dip each apple into hot caramel mixture to completely coat, then dip the bottom into toffee bits, about 1/2 in. up the sides. Return to baking sheet; chill.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Transfer to a small heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Drizzle over apples.
Repeat with white chips. Chill until set. Remove from the refrigerator 5 minutes before serving.