Ultimate Caramel Apples 6 medium Red Delicious apples 6 Popsicle sticks 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup water Pinch baking soda 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped, divided 3 squares (1 ounce each) white baking chocolate, chopped 3 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate, chopped Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 8, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Ultimate Caramel Apples cont. Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Insert a Popsicle stick into each; place on prepared pan. Chill. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in baking soda. Stir in butter until melted; gradually add cream, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 242° (firm-ball stage). Remove from heat and cool to 200°. Place 1/4 cup pistachios in a shallow dish. Dip apples into caramel mixture until completely coated, then dip the bottom of each in pistachios. Return to baking sheet; chill. In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave white chocolate at 50% power for 1-2 minutes or until melted; stir until smooth. Transfer to a small heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Drizzle over apples. Repeat with semisweet chocolate. Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 8, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

	Ultimate Caramel Apples Sprinkle tops with remaining pistachios if desired. Chill until set. Yield: 6 servings. Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 8, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008