Deluxe Dipped Apples

Ingredients

• • 6 apples
  • Craft sticks
  • 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • water

• TO GARNISH (optional)

  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 cup candy corn candies
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Steps

• 1Bring 3 inches of water in a medium saucepan to a boil.
• 2Insert a craft stick into the top end of each apple.
• 3Dip the apples, 1 at a time, into the boiling water for 20-30 seconds, this will remove the wax coating on the apples. Dry thoroughly and place onto a sheet pan lined with parchment or wax paper.
• 4Prepare the caramel by adding caramel candies and milk to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stay close and stir often while the candies melt. Once melted, remove from heat and allow to sit about 1 minute.
• 5Dip each apple in the caramel, turning slowly to coat. Continue to turn, allowing any excess to drip back into the saucepan.
• 6If desired, dip the bottoms of each apple into nuts, chocolate chips or other garnish.
• 7Cool apples completely on the prepared sheet pan then wrap individually and store for 2 to 3 days