Homemade Carmel for Carmel Apples

1 lb. brown sugar (2 1/3 C.)

1 cup Karo syrup

1/2 cup butter

1 can sweetened condensed milk

*Melt butter in heavy sauce pan. Then add remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat 10-15 minutes or until soft-ball state is reached on candy thermometer. Then add 1 tsp. vanilla and a small amount of almond extract (if desired); stir. Let the carmel cool for 5-10 minutes then dip prepared apples into carmel. Place on waxed paper to cool.