Caramel Nut Apples

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Course : Candy
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

1 cup light brown sugar -- packed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
6 pieces wooden sticks
6 medium apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
 

Preparation:

Makes 6 caramel apples 1. Combine brown sugar, corn syrup and butter in saucepan; bring over medium heat, stirring constantly. 2. Stir in condensed milk; simmer, stirring constantly, until mixture registers soft-ball stage, 234 F. to 240 F., on candy thermometer. 3. Stir in vanilla; remove from heat. 4. Insert 1 wooden stick into blossom end of each apple. 5. Dip apples into caramel mixture, turning until completely coated; immediately roll bottom half of coated apples in chopped walnuts. 6. Place on baking sheet covered with waxed paper; chill until caramel is firm. mixture to a boil