Easy Caramel Apples

    Oh man, I have been such a slacker! I've been preparing for Thanksgiving! Only to have all of my beautiful plans crumble in my face but that's another story... I've really been wanting to post this recipe for caramel apples. This is THE BEST chewy caramel I've ever made and it got rave reviews at church and from my Carrabba micos at work! You can easily double this recipe! Grab your candy thermometer and definitely pin this for your next fall festival!

Easy Caramel Apples

Ingredients:

- 1 cup of butter (4 sticks)

- 1 cup of light corn syrup

- 1 can (14 ounce) of sweetened condensed milk

- 2 cups of brown sugar

- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

- pinch of salt

- 12 to 15 medium sized apples

    First, prep your apples by washing them and drying very well. Place a popsicle stick of choice into each one. Then, line a cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside. Combined everything except the apples and vanilla in a large heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Stir the mixture constantly until your candy thermometer hits 240-250 degrees F (the firm-ball stage, it will be just beginning to turn a dark caramel color). Remove from the caramel from the heat and stir in vanilla. Carefully dip each apple and add topping of choice! Let cool and enjoy!