Caramel Apples - Becky Lyle

(Good for Caramel Apples)

2 cups sugar
1 ½ cups white corn syrup
2 cups whipping cream
½ cup milk
½ tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Vanilla
½ can sweetened condensed milk

Mix cream and milk together.  Put ½ of the mixture in a heavy pan along with sugar, salt & corn syrup.  Cook on low heat until it turns a light beige color; about ½ hour.  Turn heat up (about medium) and add the remaining cream mixture.  Don’t stop boiling.  Cook for 15-20 minutes more.  Then add ½ can sweetened condensed milk.  Cook to 230 degrees or hard ball stage.   Dip apples immediately.  If desired, roll dipped apples in toppings (toffee bits, nuts, sprinkles, etc.) while soft.  Or, after caramel has set, may dip in melted chocolate or white chocolate.