SWEET SHOPPE CARAMEL APPLES

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My hand-dipped apples are as beautiful as the ones you'll find at fancy candy counters, only they're fresher, better-tasting and more economical. Make some for Halloween or your next party.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 large McIntosh apples
6 Popsicle sticks
2 cups sugar
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 cups English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup white baking chips

Steps:

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Insert a Popsicle stick into each; place on prepared pan. Chill., In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, corn syrup and butter; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 245°, about 1 hour. , Remove from the heat. Working quickly, dip each apple into hot caramel mixture to completely coat, then dip the bottom into toffee bits, about 1/2 in. up the sides. Return to baking sheet; chill., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Transfer to a small heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Drizzle over apples. , Repeat with white chips. Chill until set. Remove from the refrigerator 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1331 calories, Fat 58g fat (32g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 208g carbohydrate (167g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 6g protein.