Gourmet Caramel Apples

This gourmet caramel apple recipe dips apples in melted milk chocolate and drizzled with colored candy melts, making them festive for any time or season.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: U.S.
Calories: 831

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 5 large Granny Smith apples
  • 1 14 ounce package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 7 ounces chocolate candy bar, broken into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons shortening, divided
  • 1 cup colored candy coating melts

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add apples briefly, using a slotted spoon, to remove any wax that may be present. Wipe dry; cool. Insert sticks into apples through cores.
  2. Place unwrapped caramels and 2 tablespoons water into a microwave-safe medium bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving and stirring, at 1 minute intervals, until caramel is melted and smooth.
  3. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; coat with cooking spray. Hold apples by sticks; dip into caramel to coat. Set on waxed paper; refrigerate to set, about 15 minutes.
  4. Microwave chocolate and 1 tablespoon shortening in a microwave-safe bowl until melted and smooth. Dip apples into chocolate to cover caramel layer; return to waxed paper to set.
  5. Place candy melts and remaining 1 tablespoon shortening in a micro-wave safe bowl; microwave until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Drizzle melted candy melt in a colorful design onto coated apples using a fork or wooden stick. Refrigerate until set, overnight is better.

Nutrition

Calories: 831kcalCarbohydrates: 132gProtein: 8gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 249mgFiber: 5gSugar: 116g

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