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Gourmet Caramel Apples

SUBMITTED BY: djnewlon PHOTO BY: djnewlon

"These are the easiest and funnest gifts for anytime of season! And they are delicious to eat too!"
PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  50 Min
Original recipe yield 5 apples

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 5 large Granny Smith apples
  • wooden craft sticks
  • 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 7 ounces chocolate candy bar, broken into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons shortening, divided
  • 1 cup colored candy coating melts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Dip apples into boiling water briefly, using a slotted spoon, to remove any wax that may be present. Wipe dry, and set aside to cool. Insert sticks into the apples through the cores.
  2. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and coat with cooking spray. Place the unwrapped caramels into a microwave-safe medium bowl along with 2 tablespoons of water. Cook on high for 2 minutes, then stir and continue cooking and stirring at 1 minute intervals until caramel is melted and smooth.
  3. Hold apples by the stick, and dip into the caramel to coat. Set on waxed paper; refrigerate for about 15 minutes to set.
  4. Heat the chocolate with 1 tablespoon of shortening in a microwave-safe bowl until melted and smooth. Dip apples into the chocolate to cover the layer of caramel. Return to the waxed paper to set.
  5. Melt the candy melts in the microwave with the remaining shortening, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Use a fork or wooden stick to flick colored designs onto your apples for a finishing touch. Refrigerate until set, overnight is even better.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2006 by Alissa A
I love the idea of chocolate and caramel, but this was too heavy. The chocolate masked the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by MMBoos
I have actually been making caramel apples this way for some time. I sell them to people in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by Lola
Time consuming but worth it! I didn't use the microwave for anythingin this recipe. Instead I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2007 by MEGYEAH
I used Werther's (sp?) candies in place of the caramel, topped with semi-sweet chocolate, then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by Denise
I did this with chocolate chips. I think next time (and I will do this again) I will do about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2006 by JDVMD
Skipped the boiling part as well as using candy bars and opted just for chocolate chips, both... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by Jody
These were really tasty! I wish I had some tips on making these though. I'm sure there's a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2007 by SNETHENTOWN
Very good. Simple and yummy! MORE


 
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djnewlon
Photo by djnewlon
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
Living In: Bristow, Virginia, USA
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Nutritional Information
Gourmet Caramel Apples

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 831

  • Total Fat: 34.8g
  • Cholesterol: 22mg
  • Sodium: 249mg
  • Total Carbs: 131.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.7g
  • Protein: 8.1g

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