Caramel Apples

1/2 c. butter

2 c. brown sugar

1 c. light corn syrup

1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla

10 good apples (something firm and tart- fortune, jonagold)

sticks

white chocolate chips (about 20 oz)

cinnamon-sugar

Blend butter, sugar, corn syrup in 1-2 qt saucepan over medium heat, once the butter is melted, add the milk. Boil to 240 degrees (if you don't have a thermometer, it is almost to hardball). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool until warm.

Wash apples in hot water, removing any wax. Dip apples in warm caramel, allowing excess to drip off and place on greased parchment paper. Put in fridge to cool.

Melt chocolate, dip caramel apples in chocolate, removing excess, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Allow chocolate to harden (place in the fridge if you need too). Slice to serve.

You could also drizzle with milk chocolate, dip in nuts or sprinkles...use your imagination!  Pretzels are a favorite at our house.