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Paula's Wacky Taffy Apples
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Show:  Paula's Home Cooking
Episode:  Riverside Party
Paula
Craft sticks
12 apples
2 cups sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2/3 cup white corn syrup
2/3 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chopped nuts, if desired

Insert craft sticks into stem of apples. Mix all the ingredients, except the vanilla and nuts, in a large saucepan: cook, stirring constantly, to 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and let cook until mixture thickens. Add vanilla. Quickly dip apples in the mixture and twist until apples are evenly coated. Place on waxed paper to drain and firm up. If desired, roll candy apples in chopped nuts.

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Intermediate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 12 apples

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