Caramel Apples

From your great-Grandma S.

These are so fun to make, and are a tradition in our family each fall.

1/2 C. butter
2 C. brown sugar
1 C. light corn syrup
Dash salt
1-14oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla
10 apples- Haralson are usually the best- washed and dried

In 2qt. pan, melt butter, add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium, stirring occasionally until mixture comes to full boil. Stir in milk, continue cooking and stirring constantly until candy thermometer reaches 245* (about 20-25 minutes)- seriously, pull up a stool and STIR!

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool just slightly.

Insert posicle stick into core-part of apples and dip in caramel, twirling to remove excess.

Set on wax paper and chill.

To serve, remove from fridge at least 10 minutes prior to soften caramel.

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