posted by Connie R G 09-19-99 6:43 PM
Double Dipped Gourmet Caramel Apples
Categories: desserts, kathy's, fruits
4 to 5 medium apples
Wooden sticks
2 (14 oz) pkgs. caramels(96) divided
4 tb Water, divided
First caramel layer:
Wash and dry apples.
Insert sticks into stem end of each apple.
Microwave 1 package of the caramels and 2 tb. of the water in small deep microwave safe bowl on high 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 min., or until smooth, stirring every min.
If sauce is to thin, let stand about 2 min. before dipping apples.
Dip apples into hot caramel sauce, turn until coated.
Scrape excess sauce from bottom of apples.
Place on greased wax paper.
Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
Second caramel layer:
After refrigerating, repeat microwaveing and dipping directions with remaining 14 oz caramels and 2 tb. water for second caramel layer.
Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
Decorate as desired after refrigeration.
Store decorated apples in refrigerator.
Let stand at room temperature 15 min. before serving to allow caramel to soften.
Decorating Ideas-
Caramel pecan: roll warm caramel apple in chopped pecans
Double chocolate: drizzle cooled caramel apple first with melted white chocolate and then with dark chocolate.
Coconut almond: roll warm caramel apple in coconut and/or sliced almonds.
Cool, then dip bottom of apple in melted chocolate.
To drizzle melted chocolate:
Pour melted chocolate into a sealable plastic bag. seal well, pushing out any excess air.
With scissors, carefully cut corner of bag to make a very small hole.
Drizzle chocolate while turning apple