Sweet and Salty Bourbon Cinnamon Pecan Caramel Apples
Ingredients
Sweet and Salty Bourbon Cinnamon Pecans
-
1
egg white
egg white
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2-3
tablespoons
bourbon
-
1
tablespoon
vanilla extract
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½
cup
brown sugar
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¾
teaspoon
cinnamon
-
¼
teaspoon
kosher salt
-
3
cups
finely chopped raw pecans
Caramel
-
1
cup
heavy cream
-
1
cup
sugar
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½
cup
light corn syrup
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½
cup
bourbon (or apple cider or water)
-
¼
cup
butter
-
1
tablespoon
vanilla extract
-
½
teaspoon
kosher salt
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½
cup
chocolate chips (melted)
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6
pieces
favorite apples (e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp)
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6
pieces
twigs or wooden sticks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with foil or a silicone mat.
- Whisk together egg white, bourbon, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl until frothy, then coat the pecans and bake for 15-25 minutes until toasted.
- While the nuts roast, insert sticks into the apples and refrigerate them.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and bourbon, bringing to a boil for 9 minutes until light golden.
- Add heavy cream, butter, vanilla, and salt to the caramel mixture, stirring frequently until it reaches 235°F.
- Dip the apples in caramel, allowing excess to drip off, then roll in pecans and place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Let the apples set for 15-30 minutes, then drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6 Apples
Calories
594
Total fat
30g
Total carbohydrates
75g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
20mg
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