Caramel, Chocolate Candy Apples

Candy apples have to be about one of the sweetest fall treat there is! There are all types of candy apples like caramel and chocolate kinds. For you, I have a recipe for caramel, chocolate candy apples! The delicious candy apples are a little time taking but definitely worth it! It’s easy and serves about 6 people. The only downside is there is 5 hour waiting period until you can actually eat them. But it only takes 10 minutes to prep them and 10 minutes to cook them! The ingredients needed are: vegetable oil, small apples, caramel candies, pulp-free orange juice, 53 percent cocoa dark chocolate, small candies, chopped nuts, sprinkles, thick wooden sticks. How-to:

Step 1: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it with vegetable oil cooking spray. Then insert the craft sticks halfway into the stem-ends of the apples.

Step 2: In a medium heavy saucepan, on low heat combine 2 bags of soft caramel candies with ¼ cup of orange juice.

                *For the caramel candies, it is recommended to use Kraft Classic Caramels

Step 3: Cook, stirring occasionally, until the candies are fully melted and the mixture is smooth; for about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool for 2 minutes. 

Step 4: Then dip the apples in the caramel until coated and put them on the parchment paper until firm, about 2 hours.

Step 5: Put 1 bar of the coca dark chocolate, chopped into ½ inch pieces in a medium size bowl and set over a pan of barely simmering water. 

                *Recommended: Nestle Chocolatier 

Step 6: Stir until the chocolate is smooth and melted. Using a fork, drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel. Then put the apples back on the parchment paper for 10 minutes.

Step 7: Sprinkle with small candies, chopped nuts or sprinkles and allow the chocolate to harden, at room temperature, for about 3 to 4 hours. 

                *Use assorted small candies, chopped nuts, and sprinkles

***Cook’s note: Some apples have   wax coating that will prevent the caramel from sticking. To remove the coating, dip the apples for 4 seconds in 6 cups of boiling water mixed with ¼ teaspoon white vinegar. Dry thoroughly before using. 

ENJOY!