What can I do with a bag of green apples?
Apple Recipes
- Applesauce. Homemade apple sauce is so much better than what you find in the jar.
- Apple Butter. Contrary to what some think, there is no butter in apple butter.
- Poached Apples.
- Apple Pie.
- Apple Muffins.
- Apple Cake.
- Caramel Apples.
- Apple Stuffing.
How do you make caramel stay on apples?
Chill the apples in the refrigerator for at least one day, if possible, before dipping. The cold apples will help the warm caramel stick more immediately onto the apples as you’re dipping.
Is dipping apples in caramel good for you?
A recent study revealed that the sticks in caramel apples are prone to developing listeria, a bacteria that leads to an infection called listeriosis. Listeriosis is a nasty disease (trust me, you don’t want it) that leaves you with muscle aches, fever, diarrhea and convulsions.
Can you melt caramels in the oven?
Place 1 caramel candy in the center of each Y. Bake just until caramel is melted, about 9 to 10 minutes.
Are overripe apples safe to eat?
Still, like other fruits and vegetables, apples only stay fresh for so long before they start to go bad. In fact, apples that are far past their expiration date can eventually become unsafe to eat, making it important to know how to tell when they’re no longer fresh.
Why won’t my caramel stick to my apples?
That shiny wax that makes the apples so pretty, also makes it very hard to the caramel to cling to the apple. Make sure you don’t break the skin with the sandpaper, just lightly run the wax paper over the apple. Pop your apples in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before you dip them.
Should caramel apples be refrigerated?
We recommend refrigerating your Gourmet Caramel Apples as soon as you receive them. When chilled, our Caramel Apples will be delicious for up to three weeks. Whenever you want to enjoy one, simply remove it from the fridge and let it return to room temperature before slicing and serving.
Why are caramel apples so good?
A caramel apple is not only a delicious reward; it’s a wonderful way for people, young and old, to receive the nutritional benefits of apples. Apples are a good source of fiber, including both soluble and insoluble pectins, and it’s also a good source of vitamin C.
How do you know when a caramel apple is bad?
If you recently consumed a caramel or candy apple that was not refrigerated, there are a couple of symptoms to look out for. Fever, headache, stiff neck and gastrointestinal illness (nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) are common.
What happens if you bake caramel?
The science of caramel As it continues to cook, it begins to change color and caramelize. The cascade of molecular changes that ensues creates hundreds of distinct flavors including butterscotch, toasted nuts, and sweet rum. As cooking continues, the cooked sugar becomes less sweet, and bitter notes can creep in.
How to make caramel apples with brown sugar?
Ingredients 1 8 large tart apples 2 8 wooden chopsticks for handles 3 1 cup butter 4 2 cups packed brown sugar 5 1 cup light corn syrup 6 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 7 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
How to make a caramel stuffed apple recipe?
Place apples in a shallow baking dish and brush each with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Pour water into baking dish and place in oven for 20 minutes. Remove apples from oven and add 3-4 caramels to the well in each apple. Return to bake, 15 more minutes. Drizzle with chocolate, sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar, and serve.
How to make caramel apples with melon baller?
Preheat oven to 375°. Using a melon baller, core apples. Place apples in a shallow baking dish and brush each with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Pour water into baking dish and place in oven for 20 minutes. Remove apples from oven and add 3-4 caramels to the well in each apple.
What’s the best way to cover an apple with caramel?
Place each apple into bowl of melted caramel, swirl around until coated, using a spoon to cover apple. Remove apple from caramel and let excess drip off, scraping excess from bottom with spoon. If desired, roll coated apple in chopped nuts, cookies, or candies. Press in with hands to help them set in the caramel.
