What a Treat...and the Bees Helped too!

What do they have in common?

But of course Caramel Apples! It has been a majestic and pleasant 2 weeks, here in Minnesota. Fall has arrived and the crisp sunny days are spectacular. It has to put a large smile on you face too ! Fall is also the perfect time to pick apples. Here is a recipe for caramel apples using a load of honey. I hope you will enjoy.

Caramel Apples

- 2 cups (yes!) of honey

-3/4 cup evaporated milk

-1 tsp. vanilla

- 3 Tbsp. butter

- a pinch of salt

-6-8 of your favorite apples

1. Mix honey and evaporated milk together in a medium sauce pan.

2. Cook and stir constantly until mixture reaches 258F ( 125C), or until a teaspoon of mixture dropped in cold water forms a firm ball.

3. Stir in vanilla, butter and salt.

4. Dip apples into caramel and place on greased cookie sheet to cool.

5. Chill until caramel is firm.

And voila! I will make them this week :)

PS: The honeybees are just like us, enjoying the beautiful days and waiting for winter.