Fun Caramel Apples

Name: Fun Caramel Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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

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

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.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Originally published as Caramel Apples in Ultimate Halloween 2011

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JRS1953

Oct 28, 2012

I haven't made these yet, but was wondering what kind of shortening to use Crisco or Butter
joycelauhoff

Oct 15, 2012

This is an awesome recipe and great on halloween for the kids.
nmblades

Oct 14, 2012

To walmart_gal2001: Making your own involves butter, sugar and cream. Forgot about the cream!
nmblades

Oct 14, 2012

To walmart_gal2001: You can make your own caramel using butter and sugar.Super cute but I don't want to eat them now!
walmart_gal2001

Oct 14, 2012

made these with pears and turned out great , just wish the caramels were nout free so i could send to class at school for a special healthy treat.
OrchidofDarkness

Sep 20, 2012

It was fun to make and it was so simple.