How to Make Caramel Apples: The Shady Maple Way!

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream is dairy-free and lower in calories.

Introduce the recipe and the type of apple used (Granny Smith).

Discuss the apple count (100 count) and size preferences (80 count as largest).

Inspect apples for blemishes and damage.

Recommend using a double boiler for melting caramel to prevent scorching.

Mention the use of Peters caramel and its cost ($30 for 5 lbs).

Advise refrigerating the caramel for 30-40 minutes to make it easier to unwrap.

Explain the 1:5 ratio of caramel to white chocolate for those interested in mixing.

Instruct to heat caramel in the microwave at low temperature, checking every couple of minutes to avoid burning.

Advise taking apples out of the refrigerator the night before to bring them to room temperature to avoid moisture issues.

Demonstrate dipping the apple into the caramel, explaining the technique to allow excess caramel to drip off.

Instruct to let the apples cool for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or 10-15 minutes in the refrigerator before decorating.

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