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Caramel Apples

Source of Recipe

Ginger


Recipe Introduction

This caramel is great for making caramel clusters also. Spoon caramel over a thick layer of pecans that have been placed on baking sheet. When caramel has set, lift off clusters. Repeat until caramel and pecans are used up.

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List of Ingredients

2 cups light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 cups sugar
pinch baking soda
1/2 cup butter
12 ounces evaporated milk


Recipe

In heavy 4 quart saucepan, combine corn syrup, water and sugar. Place over medium heat and stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until mixture comes to a boil. Add soda and stir well. If sugar crystals form, wash down sides with a wet pastry brush.

Clip on candy thermometer. Add butter and stir until thoroughly incorporated. Stirring constantly and without allowing mixture to stop boiling, slowly add milk. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to keep mixture from scorching. When temperature reaches 242°
or firm ball stage, remove from heat and allow caramel to cool to 200°.

Wash and dry apples and insert wooden stick, dip into caramel. Roll into chopped nuts if desired.