A Basic Caramel Apple is delicious as is, but it's like a blank canvas: It can have endless mixtures of flavors layered on. Here, a caramel-coated Granny Smith...\n\n1. Add 8 slightly sour apples, such as Granny Smith, at room temperature\n2. Add 8 craft sticks or chopsticks\n3. Add 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted\n4. Add 3/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted\n5. Add 1 3/4 cups heavy cream\n6. Add 2 cups packed light brown sugar\n7. Add 3/4 cup dark corn syrup\n8. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)\n9. Add 1 teaspoon fine salt