Chocolate Caramel Apples
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + cooling
YIELD: 8 servings.
Caramel apples get dressed up for this harvesttime holiday with chocolate, nuts and toffee bits. Cut into wedges, these scrumptious apples are easy to share. —Linda Smith, Frederick, Maryland.
Ingredients
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1 package (14 ounces) caramels
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2 tablespoons water
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4 wooden sticks
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4 large tart apples
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2 cups chopped pecans or peanuts
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon shortening
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1 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
Directions
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1.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 20-40 seconds longer or until the caramels are melted; stir until smooth.
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2.
Insert wooden sticks into apples; dip apples into the caramel mixture, turning to coat. Coat with nuts; set on waxed paper to cool.
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3.
Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over apples. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Place on waxed paper to cool. Cut into wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 723 calories, 43g fat (13g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 90g carbohydrate (76g sugars, 8g fiber), 6g protein.
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