8 red delicious apples
8 6-inch candy sticks
1 1/3 cups dark corn syrup
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 1/3 cups dark brown sugar
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped honey roasted peanuts (optional)

Directions:
Remove stems from apples and replace with candy sticks.

Lightly oil a sheet of wax paper and set aside.

Combine corn syrup, sugar, brown sugar, cream, salt, and 2/3 cup water in a heavy bottomed medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring frequently, and cook until a candy thermometer registers 240°F. Immediately remove pan from heat. Whisk in butter and vanilla until fully incorporated.

Working quickly while caramel is still hot, dip apples into caramel, turning to coat evenly. Hold apples by stick over saucepan, letting excess caramel drip back into pan. Place apples on lightly oiled wax paper.

VARIATION:
Coarsely chop 2 cups honey roasted peanuts and spread on a sheet of wax paper. After coating apple with caramel, immediately roll it in the chopped peanuts and place on the lightly oiled wax paper.

Serves 8.

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