Gourmet Caramel Apples
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Cooking:
5 min.
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Servings per container:
5
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Ingredients for - Gourmet Caramel Apples

1. Granny Smith apples - 5 large
2. Individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped - 1 (14 ounce) package
3. Water - 2 tablespoons
4. Chocolate candy bar, broken into pieces - 7 ounces
5. Shortening, divided - 2 tablespoons
6. Colored candy coating melts - 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Gourmet Caramel Apples

1. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

Hold apples by the stick, and dip into the caramel to coat. Set on waxed paper; refrigerate for about 15 minutes to set.

4. Stage

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. Stage

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.