Chocolate-covered Caramel Apples

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source : The Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel
== Ingredients ==
* 3 (14 oz) pkg. caramels
* 2 tbsp water
* 6 – 8 large Granny Smith apples, washed and dried
* 6 – 8 heavy wooden skewers or sticks
* melted chocolate and/or white chocolate (amount depends on how much chocolate you want on each apple - some recommend 3 oz per apple)
* wax paper
* cookie sheet
=== Optional toppings ===
* chopped nuts (peanuts are ok)
* toasted coconut
* candy sprinkles
* cookie crumbs
* chopped candy bars, etc.
== Directions ==
# Place the topping ingredients in individual bowls.
# Line the cookie sheet with buttered wax paper, and set aside.
# Insert a stick through each of the apple stems. (two sticks may be needed if you are going to use a lot of toppings)
# Set aside.
# In a saucepan, combine the caramels and water, and heat over medium heat - stirring constantly - until the caramels melt.
# Cool slightly. (a crock pot may be used to melt the caramels and water mixture).
# Dip each apple into the caramel mixture, and make sure it is thoroughly coated. (a spoon may be needed to coat the top of the apples with the caramel mixture).
# Allow each coated apple to sit a bit on the buttered wax paper, then dip each apple into the caramel mixture for a second coating.
# If you want to use an optional topping, while this second caramel coat is still liquid, roll the apples into the desired optional toppings.
# Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or the microwave, and dip the bottom of each apple into the melted chocolate.
# Then use a spoon to drizzle chocolate over the top of the apples.
# Allow the chocolate to set, then wrap individually in cellophane.
# Store in the refrigerator, and allow to be at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing to prevent the coating from cracking.
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Halloween Recipes
Category:Granny Smith apple Recipes
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