WARM CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL APPLES

Warm Chocolate-Caramel Apples image

EVERY FALL my husband and I loved picking apples from our two apple trees in our backyard and then developing new recipes. This is just one of the many recipes we created that remained an all-time favorite. Firm apples are recommended.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter, softened
2 medium Braeburn apples
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter. Core apples three-fourths of the way through; fill with brown sugar mixture. , Place in a small microwave-safe dish. Pour orange juice into dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4-5 minutes or until apples are tender., Transfer to dessert plates; top with chocolate syrup and caramel topping. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.