Description
A sweet and chewy confection combining caramel apples, marshmallows, and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried apple pieces
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. Grease the paper lightly.
- Combine condensed milk, sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 240 degrees Fahrenheit (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer. This takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Quickly fold in the dried apple pieces, marshmallows, and chopped nuts. Mix until evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. Let them sit for 5 minutes to soften slightly.
- Spread the melted chocolate chips evenly over the top layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until firm.
- Lift the candy out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into 1-inch squares.
Notes
- For a stronger apple flavor, you can toss the dried apple pieces in a little extra granulated sugar before adding them to the mixture.
- If you do not have a candy thermometer, cook the mixture until a drop placed in cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when pressed.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: caramel apple, rocky road, fudge, marshmallow, apple candy, no-bake dessert, confection