Fun Caramel Apples Recipe

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Charming designs and gooey candy make these caramel apples irresistible. Use apples at room temperature because caramel tends to slip off of chilled apples. —Darla Wester, Meriden, Iowa

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Fun Caramel Apples Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
1 package (14 ounces) vibrant green Wilton candy melts
1 package (14 ounces) white Wilton candy melts
2 packages (14 ounces each) caramels
1/4 cup water
8 large tart apples, room temperature
8 lollipop sticks
Assorted candies such as jimmies, M&M's and Reese's Pieces

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth and set aside. In another microwave-safe bowl, microwave melt the green candy melts. Repeat with white candy melts.
In another microwave-safe bowl, microwave the caramels and water, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Heat 30-45 seconds longer or until caramels are melted; stir until smooth.
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Insert a stick into each; dip into caramel mixture, turning to coat. Place on prepared pan. Drizzle with melted chocolate and candy melts. Decorate as desired with melted chocolate, candy melts and candies. Refrigerate until set. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Originally published as Fun Caramel Apples in Ultimate Halloween 2011