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Bourbon and Honey Caramel Apples

Bourbon and Honey Caramel Apples | BourbonandHoney.com -- Sweet, spiked and perfect for a chilly fall, these Bourbon and Honey Caramel Apples are a great homemade sweet treat or snack!
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Sweet, spiked and perfect for a chilly fall day, these Bourbon and Honey Caramel Apples are a great homemade sweet treat or snack!

Ingredients

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  • 8 wooden sticks
  • 8 small granny smith apples
  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse Kosher
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Finely chopped pecans, crushed pretzels or sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

  1. Push a stick into the core of each apple. Place the apples in the fridge until ready to dip so the caramel sticks
  2. In a 3-quart heavy bottom saucepan, over medium heat stir together the honey, bourbon and salt until melted and well blended.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream, butter and vanilla and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low to prevent the mixture from boiling over. Stirring occasionally for about 25 minutes or until the mixture reaches 235 to 240°F. Remove from the heat.
  4. Dip an apple in the caramel and turn it to coat it completely. Turn the apples upside-down and twirl to let the caramel begin to set and cool on the apples to reduce pooling. Dip the bottom in toasted pecans, sprinkles or crushed pretzels if desired. Place the apple on parchment paper and allow caramel to set. Repeat with remaining apples, rewarming the caramel as needed.

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