Halloween Candy Covered
Apples (pictured on page 84)
Caramel apples are some of the
yummiest fall and Halloween treats!
They are especially easy when starting
with pre-made soft caramels. But
there are a few tips which guarantee
your success!
8 small apples
(bagged apples are the perfect size)
8 craft or popsicle sticks
14-ounce bag soft caramel candies,
each unwrapped
2 T. water
8 ounces white chocolate
8 ounces dark chocolate
Assorted candies, such as Reese’s
pieces, candy corn, gummy worms,
cinnamon candies, etc.
Prepare apples. Thoroughly scrub
apples with soap and hot water to
remove all the wax. This prevents
the caramel from sliding off the
apple. Many recipes suggest “lightly
sanding” the apple with fine grit
sandpaper. Just be careful not to
take off any of the skin. Dry apples
thoroughly and insert a stick into
stem end. Line a baking sheet with
buttered parchment paper or silpat
mat. Refrigerate for at least 30
minutes before applying caramel.
Place caramels and water in
heavy saucepan over low heat until
caramels are melted and smooth.
Remove from heat. If caramel be-
comes thick while coating apples
return to heat briefly to melt.
Hold an apple by its stick over
pot and spoon caramel over apple
to coat, allowing excess to drip into
pot. Scrape excess off the bottom,
then turn apple upright and hold for
20 seconds. Place apple on prepared
sheet. Repeat with all apples and
refrigerate until caramel is very firm.
Before coating with chocolate,
remove any caramel “foot” with
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kitchen shears or knife, which may
have pooled at the bottom of
the apple.
Melt chocolates, either over
boiling water or low microwave
setting. I find it easier to micro-
wave for 15 to 20 seconds at a time
until chocolate is melted.
If you are going to decorate with
candies, make sure you have all your
candies in bowls, ready to go. Dip
the bottom half of each apple into
chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Use
a knife to scrape any excess chocolate
back into bowl. Press candies into
chocolate and place stick side up
onto parchment to cool.
Refrigerate, and serve.
Apple Trivia
There are more than 7,000 varieties of apples worldwide.
Washington is the #1 producer of apples in the U.S., accounting for over 1/2 the apple production.
New York State is #2.
An Apple tree can grow up to 40 feet high and can live 200 years!
The science of apple growing is called pomology.
The largest apple ever picked tipped the scales at an amazing three pounds!
To keep potatoes fresh and prevent sprouting, put an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN
FALL/HOLIDAY 2019
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