# What You'll Need:
→ Apples
01 - 8 small to medium crisp apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), washed and dried
02 - 8 sturdy wooden sticks
→ Caramel
03 - 1 cup unsalted butter
04 - 2 cups packed light brown sugar
05 - 1 cup light corn syrup
06 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
07 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Topping
09 - 2 to 3 teaspoons flaky sea salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Insert wooden sticks firmly into apples through the stem end. Set aside.
02 - In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and fine sea salt.
03 - Stir constantly with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon until the mixture comes to a boil.
04 - Attach a candy thermometer to the pan. Continue stirring and cook the caramel until it reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage), approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat immediately. Stir in the vanilla extract.
06 - Allow caramel to cool for 2 to 3 minutes so it thickens slightly but remains pourable.
07 - Dip each apple into the caramel, turning to coat evenly. Let excess drip off, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
08 - While caramel is still tacky, sprinkle each apple lightly with flaky sea salt.
09 - Let apples set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or until caramel is firm.
