Caramel Apples
6 caramel apples
Active time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Description
This healthy caramel apple recipe has just enough caramel to give a nice hit of salty-sweet flavor in each bite for a tasty dessert.
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper and coat with cooking spray. Coat a tablespoon measure with cooking spray.
- Combine brown sugar, agave, butter and salt in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat; as soon as the syrup starts to lightly bubble around the edges, cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more. Add nuts and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is melted and the mixture darkens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
- Working quickly, spoon about 1 tablespoon of caramel over each apple. Repeat, spooning another tablespoon of caramel over each apple, turning as you pour.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Insert popsicle/craft sticks into the tops. Press any stray strands of caramel back onto the apples. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.
Tips
- To make ahead: Store in wax paper at room temperature for up to 1 day.
- Equipment: Wooden popsicle/craft sticks
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Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories228 cal
- Total Fat6.4 g
- Saturated Fat2.8 g
- Cholesterol0 mg
- Sodium55 mg
- Carbohydrate Total44.1 g
- Protein1.6 g
- Phosphorus35 mg
- Potassium206 mg
- Fiber4 g
- Calcium23 mg
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped unsalted nuts, such as peanuts or pecans
- 6 small apples, such as Eve or Paula Red