Chocolate Caramel Candy Apples!

Chocolate Caramel Candy Apples!

Ingredients/Materials:

1. 5 large Granny Smith apples
2. 1 package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
3. 2 tablespoons water
4. 12 ounces good chocolate for melting
5. 1 tablespoon shortening
6. Toppings for sprinkling, dipping, drizzling
7. Wooden Skewers

Ingredients/Materials:

1. 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.
2. Line baking sheet with wax paper and spray with cooking spray.
3. 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.
4. Dip apples into the caramel to coat. Set on waxed paper; refrigerate for about 15 minutes to set.
5. 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.