Halloween Carmel Apple Recipes (: Recipe 1 * 8 wooden craft sticks * 8 medium Gala apples * 2 (6.5-ounce) packages caramel apple wraps * 1 (16-ounce) chocolate bar * 16 ounces vanilla bark coating * Orange paste food coloring * Toppings: colored sprinkles, chopped peanuts, black writing gel Preparation * Insert craft sticks into apples. Cover each apple with 1 caramel wrap. * Microwave at HIGH 15 to 20 seconds. Cool. * Melt chocolate bar in a small saucepan over low heat. * Dip each apple into chocolate; let dry. * Melt vanilla bark coating in a small saucepan over low heat; stir in orange food coloring. * Dip or drizzle each apple with vanilla coating mixture. Decorate with desired toppings, and let dry. Recipe 2 Ingredients * 1 package "(11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips" * 2 tablespoons "shortening" * 2 packages (14 ounces each) caramels * 1/4 cup water * 8 large tart apples, room temperature * 8 Popsicle sticks * 3 to 4 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), coarsely crushed Directions * In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth and set aside. 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 Popsicle stick into each; dip into caramel mixture, turning to coat. Place on prepared pan. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with crushed candy bars. Refrigerate until set. Remove from the refrigerator 5 minutes before serving; cut into wedges.* Yield: *8 servings. *Note:* This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Posted on: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:40:58 +0000