[title subtitle=”Adapted by: Sally’s Baking Addiction
words and Image: Catherine Frederick”][/title]
An apple a day keeps the homework away. OK, that’s supposed to be “keeps the doctor away,” but why not gift a little sweetness and try it with teachers? It’s almost that time of year again, and before we know it, our kiddos will be back in school. Let their teachers know from Day 1 just how much we appreciate them and all they do by gifting them this delicious treat of homemade salted caramel sauce, with apples for dipping!
Materials
• Mason Jars
• Ribbon
• Gift Wrap
• Apples (Red Delicious and Granny Smith)
• Gift tag (optional)
Ingredients
(makes 2 cups)
• 2 cups sugar
• 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter,
cubed and room temperature
• 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon sea sal
Method
In medium pan, melt sugar over medium heat, swirling the pot frequently but donít stir. Be patient, the sugar will melt! Swirl pot frequently so as not to burn.
As soon as the sugar melts into a deep amber-colored liquid, add the butter. (CAUTION ñ mixture will bubble when butter is added.) Whisk like crazy until all butter has melted.
Remove from heat. Slowly add cream. (CAUTION ñ mixture will bubble and rise when cream is added.) Whisk like crazy again!
Once cream is combined, whisk in sea salt. Mixture will be thin! Set aside for 10 -15 minutes before pouring into jars.
Pour into mason jars and let cool. Add gift tag or ribbon if using. Sauce will keep in refrigerator for 2 weeks.
