by EatingWell

Healthy Caramel Apples Recipe

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.

Caramel Apples

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Cook time: 15 minutes

    Yield: Serves 6

Caramel Apples Ingredients

    1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

    1/4 cup agave nectar

    2 tablespoons butter

    1/8 teaspoon salt

    3 tablespoons chopped unsalted nuts, such as peanuts or pecans

    6 small apples, such as Eve or Paula Red

Caramel Apples Recipe Instructions

    Line a baking sheet with wax paper and coat with cooking spray. Coat a tablespoon measure with cooking spray.

    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.

    Working quickly, spoon about 1 tablespoon of caramel over each apple. Repeat, spooning another tablespoon of caramel over each apple, turning as you pour.

    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.

    To Make Ahead: Store in wax paper at room temperature for up to 1 day. | Equipment: Wooden popsicle/craft sticks

Shopping Tip: Choose unbruised, firm apples with smooth skin. Store for up to 4 months in the refrigerator.

Caramel Apples Recipe Nutrition Facts:

    Per serving: 225 calories; 6 g fat (3 g sat, 2 g mono); 10 mg cholesterol; 44 g carbohydrate; 23 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 54 mg sodium; 207 mg potassium

    3 Carbohydrate Servings

    Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 carbohydrate (other), 1 fat

Classic American Caramel Apple Recipe, Classic American Cuisine

 

Subscribe to Receive our Gourmet Recipes


Healthy Caramel Apples Recipe - Healthy Dessert Recipes

World-renowned chefs with an extraordinary passion for food share their passion on iHaveNet.com. These chefs make great cooking easier than imagined. Each gourmet recipe features expert advice and an easy-to-make recipe. Exactly what you need to transform your home cooking from acceptable to delectable

Article: Copyright © Tribune Content Agency