these can have nuts or be plainthanks
8 Granny Smith apples 8 wooden sticks 1 (16 ounce) package brown sugar 2/3 cup dark corn syrup 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey Insert wooden sticks 3/4 of the way into the stem end of each applePlace apples on a cookie sheet covered with lightly greased aluminum foilCombine sugar, corn syrup and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heatReduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thermometer registers 290 degrees F (143 degrees C)Remove from the heat and stir in the bourbon if desiredKeep the saucepan over low heat to keep the caramel liquid for dipping the applesWorking quickly, carefully dip apples in the caramelPlace apples on the greased aluminum foil until coating has cooled and hardened.
