Best Salty Chocolate Caramel Apples Recipes

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CHOCOLATE CARAMEL APPLES



Chocolate Caramel Apples image

Caramel apples get dressed up for this harvesttime holiday with chocolate, nuts and toffee bits. Cut into wedges, these scrumptious apples are easy to share. -Linda Smith, Frederick, Maryland.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
2 tablespoons water
4 wooden sticks
4 large tart apples
2 cups chopped pecans or peanuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
1 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 20-40 seconds longer or until the caramels are melted; stir until smooth. , Insert wooden sticks into apples; dip apples into the caramel mixture, turning to coat. Coat with nuts; set on waxed paper to cool. , Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over apples. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Place on waxed paper to cool. Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Fat 43g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 90g carbohydrate (76g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SALTY CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL APPLES



Salty Chocolate-Caramel Apples image

Provided by Victoria Abbott Riccardi

Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Halloween     Apple     Chill     Healthy     Self     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 Granny Smith apples
18 soft caramels
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate
30 salted mini-pretzels, crushed (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • 1. Insert a wooden Popsicle stick or chopstick into stem end of each apple. Cook caramels and chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat, stirring often, until melted, about 20 minutes. Place pretzels in a bowl. Dip bottom halves of apples into caramel mixture; twirl to coat. Roll bottoms in pretzels, place on serving plate lined with wax paper, and refrigerate until caramel coating is firm, about 20 minutes.

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