Chocolate Caramel Apples

Chocolate Caramel Apples

Notice how the chocolate and caramel slid off of the apples!!!

Ok so I got a full time job and pretty much all blogging stopped...honestly a lot of cooking stopped as well because I have been so busy...and tired.  I am trying to get back on the blogging band wagon with some recipes I have made in the last few weeks.  I am going to have to steal online pictures as well because I have been slacking at that too. So much for taking it easy while in Enid!

I made these apples for Nate's flight and I had some issues but they loved them anyway...

For every six apples you need:

14 caramel candies
2 tablespoons of water
Popsicle sticks
1 cup of milk chocolate chips
2 teaspoons of Crisco
Candy chopped up to cover the apples

In a microwaveable bowl heat the caramels and water for 30 seconds at a time on high until blended smooth.  Stick the Popsicle stick in the top of the apple and dip and swirl in the caramel. Let the excess drip off. Place on a plate greased with Crisco or wax paper with Crisco.  IMPORTANT: Place apples in fridge for 10 minutes to let caramel set.

For the chocolate: Mix 1 cup of chocolate chips and two teaspoons of Crisco together in a microwaveable bowl. Melt chocolate on high until smooth.  Roll caramel covered apples in the chocolate and cover with candies right away. Place back in fridge to let it set.