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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. 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

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 8, 2008

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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.
Sprinkle tops with remaining pistachios if desired. Chill until set.

Yield: 6 servings.