A is for Apple

Seeing all the red, yellow, and green fall colored apples at the market (yes I called it a market. it just seemed appropriate) made my little mouth water with desire. I finally gave into the desire and uncovered this little jewel. The process of making the apple of your dreams is time consuming but, oh, what a treat. Plus, it kinda looks pretty too!

And yes, it was as divinely yummerific as it looks.

Make it Yourself:

Yields 5 Caramel Apples

5 Granny Smith Apples
Wooden Craft Sticks
1 (14 oz) bag individually wrapped caramels
2 T water
Milk and White Chocolate chips (or whatever feeds your fancy)
Chopped Nuts

1: AND THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT - believe me- Boil a large pot of water on the stove top. Using slotted spoon, dip each apple momentarily in boiling water. Removed promptly and quickly dry with clean towel. This removes excess wax and caramel will not stick well to apples this step is omitted.
2: Unwrap caramels and place in large microwave safe bowel. Add 2T water and microwave for 1 minute. Stir. Continue melting in microwave for in 30 second intervals until caramels are smooth and drippy. Let cool for a few minutes so it give the apple a nice thick coat of caramel.
3: Stick wooden craft stick into core of apples and dip into caramel. Place on cookie sheet lined with greased wax paper. Roll in chopped nuts to coat. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
4:In the mean time, melt chocolate chips in microwave the same you the caramels were melted. (but without water) I also like to use a small Corelle bowl placed over a small pot of boiling water on the stove to make a double boiler. I can make sure the chips don't scald this way.
5: Remove apple from fridge and, using fork, sprinkle apple with chocolate. Refrigerate after each type of chocolate to prevent dripping and melting.
6: First take pictures of your beautiful creation and then . . . DIG IN! You deserve it.