Chocolate Caramel Apples

Caramel apples have come a long way since I was a kid. Back then the only thing we thought to do with them was dip them in caramel, which was just fine, of course, and it means I get to try the fun new ideas with my own kids!

Even though caramel has always been the default dip, chocolate is also an excellent option, and even better is chocolate with caramel!

Chocolate Caramel Apples
adapted from Food Network

12 Granny Smith apples
12 lollipop sticks
1 pound caramels
plastic wrap
melted dark, white or milk chocolate
1/2 cup nuts
1/2 cup M&M’s or favorite candy topping
waxed paper

~ Wash and dry apples and insert lollipop sticks into core of apples.

~ Heat caramel until it becomes liquid (stove top or microwave). Dip apples in caramel, coating all sides. Stand upright on waxed paper and let set for 15 to 20 minutes.

~ Melt dark, white and/or milk chocolate. Pour melted chocolate into a metal bowl. Dip apples into chocolate.

~ Sprinkle chocolate covered apple with nuts, M&M’s or your favorite topping. Place decorated apples onto wax paper, standing upright. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

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