CARAMEL APPLES WITH NUTS RECIPES

Steps:

• Wipe the apples well to remove any waxy coating - otherwise the toffee won't stick
• Remove the stems and put a stick in each stalk end.
• Heat the sugar, syrup, vinegar and water in a pan over a low heat until melted. Bring to a boil and cook steadily until a little of the mixture forms a soft crack when dropped into cold water; 280°F on a sugar thermometer. Remove from the heat.
• Dip the apples into the toffee, swirling them around until coated.
• Place on non-stick baking paper to set. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.

Steps:

• Set a wire rack over a baking sheet and grease both with nonstick spray.
• Add the water and sugar to a medium saucepan. Cook over high heat, without stirring (so the mixture doesn’t crystallize), for about 10 minutes, until the mixture begins to turn golden brown. Note: Use a larger pan than you think you need; the caramel will bubble up when you add the cream.
• Reduce the heat to low. Slowly pour in a little bit of the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble. When it begins to recede, carefully whisk to incorporate the cream. Continue adding the cream in increments, stirring to incorporate.
• Once the cream is incorporated, stir in the salt. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for 10–12 minutes more, until the caramel reaches 250°F (120°C) on an instant read thermometer. Remove the pot from the heat and let the caramel cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully transfer to a heatproof liquid measuring cup or bowl.
• Stick a popsicle stick though the top of each apple, about ? of the way through.
• Dip an apple into the caramel until completely coated. Lift the apple from the caramel and spin the stick for 20–30 seconds to remove excess caramel. Roll the apple in the crushed nut topping and place upright on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining apples.
• Serve the apples immediately, or let set at room temperature for 1 hour. Leftover caramel apples will keep, loosely covered, in the refrigerator for 2–3 days.
• Enjoy!