Caramel Apples

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp water
• a sprinkle of salt
• 1 c sugar
• 6 tbsp milk or dairy (or dairy replacement)
• optional: a touch of vanilla

Instructions

1. Melt butter on medium heat.
2. Add equal parts water to the melted butter.
3. Add a sprinkle of salt.
4. Add one cup of sugar, ensuring water is added before sugar.
5. Smooth out the mixture without stirring to avoid shocking it.
6. Watch carefully until the mixture turns golden brown.
7. Reduce heat to low and add three times the amount of milk as butter.
8. If desired, add a touch of vanilla extract.
9. Gradually add in the dairy, being careful to avoid burns.
10. Leave the mixture to thicken off the heat.
11. Dip apples into the caramel until coated.