APPLE PIE ON A STICK WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

Apple Pie on a Stick with Caramel Sauce image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 apple sticks

Number Of Ingredients 12

Canola oil, for frying
14 ounces caramel candies, unwrapped
1/4 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup seltzer water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1/2 cup to dredge apples
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored, cut into thirds
12 wooden pop sticks
Cinnamon sugar, for garnish

Steps:

In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough canola oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 375 degrees F.
In a medium-sized, heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add the caramels, butterscotch chips, milk and vanilla. Cook, stirring frequently with a rubber spatula, until well incorporated, melted, and smooth, about 8 to 10 minutes. Keep warm.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, seltzer, 1 1/2 cups of flour, and cream of tartar. Skewer the apples onto wooden sticks. Dredge the apples, first in 1/2 cup flour, and then into the batter. Fry the apples, in batches, in the deep-fryer until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Pour the caramel sauce into a small bowl. Dust the apples with cinnamon sugar and serve with the caramel sauce.