CHOCOLATY CARAMEL APPLES

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You'll love these easy-to-make caramel apples from our Test Kitchen. They're filled with classic flavor, but capitalize on convenience products to keep things simple. Plus, they're a tasty way to sneak in an extra piece of fruit!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 medium apples
2 Popsicle sticks
18 Riesen's chewy chocolate-covered caramels
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

Wash and dry apples; remove stems. Insert Popsicle sticks into apples. Place on a buttered baking sheet; set aside., In a small saucepan, melt caramels and cream over low heat until smooth, stirring occasionally. Place peanuts in shallow dish; set aside., Working quickly, dip each apple into hot caramel mixture to completely coat, then dip the bottom and sides into peanuts. Place on prepared pan; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.