Gourmet Caramel Apples

These gourmet caramel apples are dipped in melted milk chocolate and drizzled with colored candy melts, making them festive for any time or season.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 831 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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; set aside to cool. Insert sticks into apples through cores.

Step 2

Place unwrapped caramels and 2 tablespoons water into a microwave-safe medium bowl. Cook on High for 2 minutes; stir. Continue cooking and stirring at 1 minute intervals until caramel is melted and smooth.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 5

Place candy melts and remaining 1 tablespoon shortening in a micro-wave safe bowl; microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. Use a fork or wooden stick to drizzle melted candy melt in a colorful design onto coated apples. Refrigerate until set, overnight is better.