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    Caramel Apples

    Low SodiumLow PotassiumLow PhosphorusLow ProteinVegetarianEgg-FreeNo ShellfishGluten-FreeAmericanDessert
    Caramel Apples
    Low SodiumLow PotassiumLow PhosphorusLow ProteinVegetarianEgg-FreeNo ShellfishGluten-FreeAmericanDessert
    6 caramel apples
    Active time: 15 minutes
    Total time: 45 minutes

    Description

    This healthy caramel apple recipe has just enough caramel to give a nice hit of salty-sweet flavor in each bite for a tasty dessert.

    Directions

    1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and coat with cooking spray. Coat a tablespoon measure with cooking spray.
    2. Combine brown sugar, agave, butter and salt in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat; as soon as the syrup starts to lightly bubble around the edges, cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more. Add nuts and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is melted and the mixture darkens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
    3. Working quickly, spoon about 1 tablespoon of caramel over each apple. Repeat, spooning another tablespoon of caramel over each apple, turning as you pour.
    4. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Insert popsicle/craft sticks into the tops. Press any stray strands of caramel back onto the apples. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.

    Tips

    • To make ahead: Store in wax paper at room temperature for up to 1 day.
    • Equipment: Wooden popsicle/craft sticks
    © Meredith Operations Corporation. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

    Nutrition Per Serving

    • Calories228 cal
    • Total Fat6.4 g
    • Saturated Fat2.8 g
    • Cholesterol0 mg
    • Sodium55 mg
    • Carbohydrate Total44.1 g
    • Protein1.6 g
    • Phosphorus35 mg
    • Potassium206 mg
    • Fiber4 g
    • Calcium23 mg

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
    • ¼ cup agave nectar
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 3 tablespoons chopped unsalted nuts, such as peanuts or pecans
    • 6 small apples, such as Eve or Paula Red

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
    • ¼ cup agave nectar
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 3 tablespoons chopped unsalted nuts, such as peanuts or pecans
    • 6 small apples, such as Eve or Paula Red

    Description

    This healthy caramel apple recipe has just enough caramel to give a nice hit of salty-sweet flavor in each bite for a tasty dessert.

    Directions

    1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and coat with cooking spray. Coat a tablespoon measure with cooking spray.
    2. Combine brown sugar, agave, butter and salt in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat; as soon as the syrup starts to lightly bubble around the edges, cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more. Add nuts and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is melted and the mixture darkens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
    3. Working quickly, spoon about 1 tablespoon of caramel over each apple. Repeat, spooning another tablespoon of caramel over each apple, turning as you pour.
    4. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Insert popsicle/craft sticks into the tops. Press any stray strands of caramel back onto the apples. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.

    Tips

    • To make ahead: Store in wax paper at room temperature for up to 1 day.
    • Equipment: Wooden popsicle/craft sticks
    © Meredith Operations Corporation. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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