Caramel Apple Delight Food

GOURMET CARAMEL APPLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Dip apples into boiling water briefly, using a slotted spoon, to remove any wax that may be present. Wipe dry, and set aside to cool. Insert sticks into the apples through the cores.
• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and coat with cooking spray. Place the unwrapped caramels into a microwave-safe medium bowl along with 2 tablespoons of water. Cook on high for 2 minutes, then stir and continue cooking and stirring at 1 minute intervals until caramel is melted and smooth.
• Hold apples by the stick, and dip into the caramel to coat. Set on waxed paper; refrigerate for about 15 minutes to set.
• Heat the chocolate with 1 tablespoon of shortening in a microwave-safe bowl until melted and smooth. Dip apples into the chocolate to cover the layer of caramel. Return to the waxed paper to set.
• Melt the candy melts in the microwave with the remaining shortening, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Use a fork or wooden stick to flick colored designs onto your apples for a finishing touch. Refrigerate until set, overnight is even better.

CANDY APPLE DELIGHT

Steps:

• Combine Cool Whip and pineapple in large bowl.
• Peel, core and slice apples.
• Quarter slices.
• Cut candy bars into small cubes.
• Chop peanuts.
• Fold apples, candy and peanuts into Cool Whip mixture.

SNICKERS CARAMEL APPLES

Steps:

• Wash apples and dry thoroughly.
• Stick the wooden sticks into the bottom of each apple.
• Combine the caramels and water in a large glass container (approximately large enough to hold 4 cups) for 1-2 minutes in the microwave.
• Stir occasionally until smooth.
• Layer the bottom of a large cookie sheet with waxed paper.
• Dip each apple in caramel mixture and ensure it is thoroughly coated, rolling it in the mixture.
• Place on waxed paper and refrigerate for 10 minutes or until set.
• Chop snickers up into medium to small bits, and spread out on waxed paper.
• Place milk chocolates in the microwave for about 15 seconds to melt.
• Stir until smooth.
• Dip apples into the chocolate (may dip half or the whole apple).
• Roll apple in the snickers bits.
• Refrigerate until firm.
• *Can substitute M&M's, peanuts, coconut, mini chocolate chips etc. for the snickers

APPLE DELIGHT

Steps:

• Divide apples among four ungreased 10-oz. microwave-safe bowls. Top each with 1 teaspoon of brown sugar. Sprinkle with cinnamon; top each with 1 teaspoon butter. , Cover and microwave on high for 7-1/2 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool slightly; drizzle with caramel topping if desired.