Maola’s Delectable Caramel Apples

Get ready to dive into a spook-tacular Halloween treat that’s fun to make with the whole family! Maola’s Delectable Caramel Apples are a delightful concoction that brings together crisp, cold apples, and rich and creamy Maola Heavy Whipping Cream for a taste sensation that’ll make your taste buds dance with joy. This recipe is not only a blast to make with the kids, but it’s also a mouthwatering masterpiece that’ll lead you right into the Halloween spirit!

Ingredients:

• 1 and 3/4 cups Maola Heavy Whipping Cream
• 8–9 cold Granny Smith apples
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 2 cups  packed light or dark brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Various crushed candies for coating

Equipment

• Medium saucepan
• Candy thermometer
• 2 serving trays or plates

Directions

1. Combine the Maola Heavy Whipping Cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir consistently until butter is melted, while keeping at medium heat.
3. Brush down sides of pan with water-moistened brush and attach candy thermometer. Do not stir any further. Let cook until 235°F.
4. While caramel is cooking, rinse apples and wipe dry. Remove stems and place stick through around a quarter of the way into the top of the apple. Crush candy and lay out on serving tray or plate.
5. When caramel bubbles and reached 235°F (around 15-20 minutes), remove from heat.
6. Stir in vanilla extract.
7. Allow caramel to cool for around 15 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Dip apples in caramel, coating the bottom half of the entire apple. Lift gently, allowing excess caramel to drip off.
9. Roll caramel coated apple into candy of choice. Set on second serving tray. Allow to set for around an hour.