Ghost Caramel Pears Recipe

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These double-dipped pear ghosts are so simple it’s scary. Display them on your table for a fun Halloween centerpiece—the whimsical faces will make them the life of any party. —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

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Ghost Caramel Pears Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + standing

Yield: 4 Servings

25 5 30

Ingredients

4 medium ripe Bosc pears
4 wooden pop sticks
1 package (11 ounces) Kraft caramel bits
2 tablespoons water
1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon shortening
Red and black shoestring licorice, blanched almonds and miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. Wash and thoroughly dry pears; insert a Popsicle stick into the top of each.
Melt caramels and water in a microwave; stir until smooth. Dip each pear into caramel; turn to coat. Place on prepared pan and let stand until set.
Melt candy coating and shortening at 50% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 20- to 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip pears into coating; allow excess to drip off. Decorate faces as desired; return to pan and let stand until set. Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Ghost Caramel Pears in Simple & Delicious October/November 2012, p43

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Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2012 by nomerks

I would make again but would have to figure out an easier way to attach items to the set chocolate exterior. I tried doing it with the 2 granddaughters and none of the decorations for nose, mouth, etc would adhere. Would like to hear others opinion or ideas. Finally used a little of melted chocolate on back of licorice, etc but very difficult!