Caramel Apples

1 cup (2 sticks) butter
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
8-10 apples and wooden sticks


Melt butter in 3 quart heavy saucepan. Stir in sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk, mix well. Bring to boil over medium hear, stirring frequently. Cook to firm ball stage (245°) stirring frequently. Takes 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Put a wooden stick in each apple at core, dip apple into caramel mixture to cover. Place on waxed paper to allow caramel to set--store in cool, dry place. Use within 2-3 days of making.