Miso Salted Caramel Apple Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Servings:
6 apples
Ingredients
  • 6 apples
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Maldon sea salt, for topping
  • 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, for topping
Directions
  1. Arrange a baking sheet with a silicon mat.
  2. Soak the apples in hot water for 5 minutes, then wipe completely dry.
  3. Remove the stem and insert the caramel apple stick deeply into the apple. Store in the refrigerator.
  4. Combine the miso paste and water in a small bowl. Whisk until miso paste is loosened and set aside.
  5. In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, and salt.
  6. Cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted.
  7. Insert a candy thermometer into the mixture and cook over medium heat without touching until temperature reaches 248 F.
  8. Whisk in the miso mixture and vanilla. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to 190 F, or about 5 minutes, depending on your pot.
  9. Remove the apples from the refrigerator and dip into the caramel. Place on silicon sheet.
  10. In a shallow bowl, mix the Maldon salt and sesame seeds together.
  11. Gently roll the dipped apples in Maldon salt and sesame seeds. Allow to cool completely before serving or storing.