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Many of my children's favorite recipes are simple enough for them to make on their own, with just a little assistance from me. Every fall, my husband and I take them to the local apple orchard to pick up sacks of our favorite varieties grown locally. At our annual Halloween party (takeout pizza before trick-or-treating) we set out the apples right in their sacks. In the following weeks, we make apple tarts, apple sauce, and baked apples. Finally, when Thanksgiving approaches, the kids themselves make Candy-Coated Caramel Apples, to serve to their cousins along with the pumpkin and pecan pies. They were thrilled when I included the caramel apples in my new book, Dessert Express.
Caramel-coated apples are just one of the many treats that make Halloween special. The crispi, juicy fruit and sweeto, buttery caramel make for an irresistible pairing. We wanted to
Combine sugars and milk in a 2-quart sauce pan and bring to medium heat until sugars dissolved. Bring to a rolling boil stirring constantly or for about 8 minutes (or until candy thermometer reaches 238hdeg;F). Remove from heat stir in butter and marshmallow (optional). Stir in vanilla extract. Let set hot solution cool until slightly thick. Swirl each apple into the hot mixture until completely coated. You may want to coat each apple twice. Let cool on waxed paper - chill. Remarks: Rolling in cropped peanuts is a nice touch. If this coating won't stick to the apples, try the Caramel Loaf until you understand the method a little more. CARAMEL APPLE COATING 2 cup sugar 1 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup Karo corn syrup 1/2 stick butter (1/4 c.) 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
Cook until mixture reaches 260 degrees on a candy thermometer--this is hard ball stage--or until mixture forms a firm ball when dropped into ice water. Dip apples (red delicious) and place on waxed paper lined cookie sheet. (You can keep pot over simmering water to keep mixture from firming up.) Should be enough for 8 apples. Put utensils into hot water for easier cleanup. CARAMEL COATED APPLES 20 small apples 20 apple sticks or bamboo skewers 4 cups sugar 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups water 3 tsp whole cloves
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