Description
Tart Granny Smith apples coated in a rich, homemade buttery caramel and rolled in toasted maple pecans for a sophisticated autumn treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 6 wooden skewers
Instructions
- Wash apples in hot water, soak in lemon water for 10 minutes, dry completely, and insert wooden skewers.
- Toast pecans in a pan over medium heat, stir in maple syrup and a pinch of salt, then cook until glazed and cooled on parchment paper.
- Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until combined.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil, heating until it reaches 235-240°F (soft-ball stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
- Dip each apple into the caramel, rotate for full coverage, and let excess drip off.
- Immediately roll the coated apple in the toasted maple pecans, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place on parchment paper to set completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American