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Chocolate Caramel Apples
Just like those caramel apples they sell at the candy stores, only better!
By valeriefender
2009-10-20 13:20:32
The best caramel apples I have ever had. Make them your own, put your own toppings on them, or make them as the recipe directs. They are fun to make, the kids have a blast and then the best part...eating them! One batch is never enough, you will want to make more, I promise. Cut them up to serve at your holiday party, perfect for Halloween. Perfect for any time and so yummy!
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cooking time | 10 minutes |
| Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
1 package (14 ounce) caramels
2 tablespoons water
4 wooden sticks
4 large tart apples
2 cups chopped pecans or peanuts*
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
1 cup crushed Heath Bars*
Instructions
In a double boiler, combine the caramels and water. Melt over boiling water, stirring until melted. Insert wooden sticks into apples; dip apples into caramel mixture, turning to coat. Coat with nuts and set on waxed paper to cool.
Melt chocolate chips and shortening as you did the caramel, in a double boiler. Drizzle chocolate over apples. Sprinkle with candy bits. Set on waxed paper to cool. Cut into wedges to serve.
*If nuts are a problem, leave them out. Put crispy rice cereal, crushed gluten-free pretzels, crushed gluten-free cereal, toasted pumpkin seeds, coconut, mini M&M’s…anything that sounds yummy!
*For a fun twist, add white chocolate. Mix some peanut butter in with the chocolate. Use dark chocolate. Play with it! There are SO many options out there.
| Category | Dessert |
| Cuisine | North American |
| Diet Choices | gluten-free, nut-free |
| Tags | Apple candy caramel chocolate halloween kids party peanuts snack treat |
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Oct. 20, 2009
Reply to This PostThese were really good :)
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Oct. 20, 2009
Reply to This PostThank you! :-)
