Ingredients:
• 5 – large apples
• 1 package – individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 1 cup – colored candy coating melts
• 2 tbsp – water
• 7 ounces – chocolate candy bar, broken into pieces
• 2 tbsp – shortening, divided
• wooden craft sticks
Method:
- 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 in a microwave-safe medium bowl along with 2 tbsp 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 tbsp 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 in the microwave with the remaining shortening, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Use a fork or wooden stick to flick coloured designs onto your apples for a finishing touch.
- Refrigerate until set, overnight is even better.