Spooky Caramel Apples


These apples are perfect for halloween or october suppers or gatherings. Cooking time includes refrigeration/setting time (2 hours). Recipe source: realtor's flier.

Steps


Remove stems from apples and insert stick into each apple.
Set aside.
Place chopped nuts into small pie pan or dish.
Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat , melt caramels with 2 tablespoons water , stirring until smooth.
Reduce heat to the lowest setting just to keep caramel melted.
Preparing one apple at a time , dip apple into the melted caramel , twirling to remove excess.
Immediately roll caramel coated apple into the nuts.
Place on wax paper to set , while preparing the remainder of the apples.
Put chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave safe bowl.
Melt on high for 30 seconds to one minute.
Pour melted chocolate into a thick large plastic bag.
Snip a tiny hole in corner of bag and drizzle chocolate over apples , while holding and turning apple to cover all sides.
Chill for 2 hours to set.

Ingredients


apples, macadamia nuts, caramel candies, semi-sweet chocolate chips, shortening, wooden popsicle sticks