RED WINE CARAMEL APPLES

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Give a grown-up, garnet-hued twist to a Halloween classic by coating apples in a red wine-infused caramel sauce.

Provided by Paul Grimes

Yield Makes 8 apples

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 small McIntosh apples, stemmed, washed well, and dried
1 1/2 cups red wine
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
6 tablespoons heavy cream
Special Equipment
8 wooden ice-pop sticks; a candy thermometer

Steps:

  • Insert a wooden stick halfway into each apple at stem end. Line a tray with wax paper and lightly grease paper.
  • Boil wine in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Bring sugar and water to a boil in a 2 1/2-to 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then wash down any sugar crystals from side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Boil, without stirring, swirling pan occasionally so caramel colors evenly, until dark amber. Add reduced wine (mixture will bubble up and steam) and swirl pan. Add cream and simmer, stirring, until incorporated, then continue to simmer until thermometer registers 238°F. Remove from heat and cool to 200°F.
  • Holding apples by the sticks, dip them in caramel and swirl to coat, letting excess drip off, then hold apples up (stick end down) for about 15 seconds to allow more caramel to set on apples. Put caramel apples, stick side up, on greased wax paper and let stand until caramel firms up, about 30 minutes.

Fatimo Ige
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These apples are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love them!


Jennifer Connelly
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I made these apples for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


kaat.v
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These apples are a great fall treat! I love the combination of sweet and tart.


Leanel Potgieter
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I followed the recipe exactly and my apples turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Rhej Djjdj
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Overall, I thought these apples were just okay. I wouldn't make them again.


LiLI Westmoreland
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The apples were a bit too tart for my taste.


Uzair Ahmed Ghanghro
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I had a hard time getting the caramel to coat the apples evenly.


CIRCUTE RIGHTEOUS
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These apples were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Aaliyah Malloy
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I'm not a big fan of caramel, but I loved these apples! The caramel was not too sweet and the apples were perfectly tart.


Milagros Luna
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I made these apples for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best apples they've ever had.


Irshad Akthar
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These apples are so pretty! They would be perfect for a party or a gift.


Dexter Jordan
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I love the combination of red wine and caramel in these apples. It's a unique and delicious flavor that I've never had before.


Ssebaggala Bashir
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These apples are a great way to use up leftover red wine. I always have a bottle of red wine open in my fridge, so these apples are a perfect way to use it up before it goes bad.


Diaz Oscar
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I love these apples! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I usually make them for parties, but I also like to make them just for myself as a treat.


Danny Siasulwe
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These apples were delicious! The caramel was smooth and creamy, and the apples were tart and crisp. I will definitely be making these again.


Syed shahid Hussain
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I made these apples for my family and they were a huge success! The caramel was rich and flavorful, and the apples were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making these again.


Kanchan Koirala
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These red wine caramel apples were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again next year.