Caramel Apples

• 4 to 5 McIntosh apples
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup dark co

Wash and dry the apples, remove the stems and stick a wooden skewer into each stem end. Set skewered apples aside.

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, syrup, cream and butter and place over high heat. Bring to a boil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it registers 245 degrees F. on a candy thermometer.

Remove from the heat and swirl in the vanilla. Quickly dip the apples, one at a