CHOCOLATE & CARAMEL DIPPED APPLE SLICES

INGREDIENTS

• 6 large apples
• 18 lollipop sticks*
• 1 batch 15-minute caramel
• 16 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 cup orange colored candy melts
• A pastry bag or freezer zip bag

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare Pans
   Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and spray lightly with non-stick spray.
2. Prepare Caramel & Slice Apples
   While the caramel is cooking, slice the ends off each apple, then cut into thirds (cross-sections). Insert a stick and arrange on the prepared sheet pans.
3. Dip in Caramel
   Allow caramel to cool in the bowl it was cooked in for 7 minutes. Dip apple slices one at a time, shaking off excess before placing on the sheet pan. Repeat with the second tray. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
4. Dip in Chocolate
   While the caramel is setting, melt the semi-sweet chocolate. Once caramel is set, dip each slice in chocolate, shake off excess, then place on the sheet pan. Refrigerate until chocolate is set.
5. Decorate with Candy Melts
   Melt orange candy melts and place in a pastry or freezer zip bag with a small hole snipped in the tip. Drizzle over the apples and refrigerate until candy is set.

Tip: If caramel is too hot, the candy will spread rapidly. Caramel at the right temperature will spread only slightly.