ULTIMATE CARAMEL APPLES

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I have such a sweet tooth that I've been known to make a dessert just to satisfy my craving. One day when I was in the mood for caramel, I came up with these fun treats. -Clarissa Loyd, Mineral Wells, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium Red Delicious apples
6 wooden pop sticks
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped, divided
3 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; grease the paper. Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Insert a wooden pop stick into each; place on prepared pan. Refrigerate 15 minutes., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil over medium heat, without stirring, until mixture turns amber. Remove from heat; stir in butter until melted. Gradually add cream, stirring constantly. Return to heat; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 245°-250° (firm-ball stage). Remove from heat., Place 1/4 cup pistachios in a shallow dish. Dip apples into caramel mixture until completely coated; allow excess to drip off. Then dip the bottom of each apple in pistachios. Return to baking sheet; refrigerate 10-15 minutes., In a microwave, melt white chocolate; 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 semisweet chocolate. If desired, sprinkle tops with remaining pistachios. Refrigerate until set.

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Julian Santiago
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These caramel apples are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


Faizan Sheri Business Courses
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I love how versatile these caramel apples are. You can use any type of apple you like, and you can add any toppings you want.


Wahab salih
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These caramel apples are the perfect gift for teachers, neighbors, or friends.


aalu Arjun
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I've made these caramel apples several times, and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Arjina Akter
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These caramel apples are the perfect fall treat. They're also a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy.


Mariam Hammad
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I love that these caramel apples are made with real ingredients. I can feel good about giving them to my kids.


Andleeb Tariq
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These caramel apples are the perfect way to use up leftover apples. They're also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Jubair Khan
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I've been making these caramel apples for years, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Alisha Beasley
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These caramel apples are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The caramel is smooth and creamy, and the apples are crisp and juicy. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Isobella Nelson
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I made these caramel apples for a party last weekend, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect fall treat.


Naruto Usumaki
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These caramel apples are dangerous! They're so good, I can't stop eating them. I've already made them twice in the past week. I love that they're so easy to make, and I can always find the ingredients at my local grocery store.


Asim Sohail
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I was a bit skeptical about how these would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them! The caramel was amazing, and the apples were the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


Jared Holmes
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These caramel apples were an absolute hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The caramel was smooth and creamy, and the apples were crisp and tart. I loved that I could customize them with different toppings, too. I'll definitely be