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Carmen Miranda's Caramel
Apples
Why a Recipe?
It's true that caramel apples are a pretty basic and very popular autumn
staple. They can also be a big sticky mess and a pain in your autumnal
behind. Try these tips to make easy and neat caramel apples every time.
Caramel Apples for Grownups
One of the reasons adults often avoid caramel apples is because they are a
big sticky mess to bite into. Try cutting them up into slices and eat a
neat treat.
The Old Fashioned Way?
When we were kids we unwrapped 100 cubes of caramel for a batch of caramel
apples. What a hassle. No more! Purchase a package of Concord Foods
Microwave Caramel Apple Kit. I recommend this over the Betty Crocker kit
because it costs half as much and tastes better. It's available at Shaws
and sometimes Hannafords grocery stores.
Presentation is Everything
Caramel apples make wonderful gifts. Just put them in a cellophane bag
with a ribbon and you're set. Cellophane bags are available in the baking
section of crafts stores like Michaels. Or put them under glass like I did
in the photo above. Consider drizzling them with chocolate for an extra
special treat. You can also dip them in chocolate completely, but that
tends to overwhelm the apple.
Yes, Follow the Directions on the Box… But also:
- Don't skip the part about refrigerating the apples
first. Room temperature apples don't set the caramel and it slides
off.
- Use four apples instead of six for a better caramel
to apple ratio
- Buy large granny smith apples. Yes they are very
tart, but the caramel will balance that out. If you use a sweeter
apple the whole thing will be much too sweet.
- Put the sticks in the bottom of the apple instead of
the top. This is because the caramel tends to slide downward, and by
having it upside down the extra caramel will pool on the
"fatter" end of the apple.
- Dip the apple into the caramel by holding it sideways
and roll the apple without touching the edges. Then hold it up in the
air (apple up) for 15 seconds to allow the caramel to harden slightly.
Otherwise it will pool under the apple.
- Once the apples are complete - keep them
refrigerated. If left out at room temperature the caramel semi-melts
and cements to the plate.
- Don’t cut them into slices until you're ready to
eat them. Granny Smith apples get a bit slippery after about 45
minutes.
Happy Autumn!
Please feel free to use and share
this recipe! ~ Cybčle
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