GOURMET CARAMEL APPLES

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These drizzled confections look gorgeous and taste over-the-top yummy. With peanut butter flavor and a salty burst, they'll be the treats you can't wait to make each year. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large tart apples
4 wooden pop sticks
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4-1/2 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon shortening
1 package (11 ounces) Kraft caramel bits
2 tablespoons water
4 pretzel rods, coarsely crushed
1/2 cup Reese's pieces

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Insert a pop stick into the top of each; set aside., Place chocolate chips in separate microwave-safe bowls. Heat in a microwave until melted; stir until smooth. In another microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth., Combine caramels and water in another microwave-safe bowl. Heat in a microwave until melted; stir until smooth. Dip apples into caramel; turn to coat. Immediately press pretzels and Reese's pieces into sides of apples. Drizzle melted chocolate and candy coating over tops. Place on prepared pan; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 26g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 93g carbohydrate (78g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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