Description
Fresh, tart Granny Smith apples coated in a rich, buttery caramel infused with warm cinnamon and deep brown sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Granny Smith apples
- 6 wooden skewers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash apples and remove wax by dipping in boiling water for 5 seconds; dry completely and insert skewers.
- Combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in heavy cream, cinnamon, and salt.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the mixture reaches 240-245°F (soft-ball stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Dip each apple into the caramel, rotating to coat evenly, and let excess drip off.
- Place apples on parchment paper and let set for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American