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Chocolate-Peanut Caramel Apples

Chocolate-Peanut Caramel Apples
One serving contains 677 calories, 10g of protein, and 35g of fat. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 7. It is perfect for Halloween. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. If you have unwrapped caramels, bittersweet chocolate, peanuts, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Rinse and dry 5 apples (we prefer Granny Smith and Fuji varieties, 6 to 8 oz. each). Insert a craft or popsicle stick halfway into the stem end of each apple. Line a baking sheet with plain parchment paper or wax paper that has been generously coated with butter.
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In a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, combine 14 ounces (about 50 pieces) unwrapped soft caramels (such as Kraft) and 2 tablespoons water. Stir frequently until melted and smooth.
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Holding the stick, dip each apple one at a time into the caramel about three-quarters of the way. Swirl to coat evenly.
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Hold stem side up and use a knife to scrape excess caramel off the bottom of apple back into bowl.
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Place apples on the parchment paper or buttered waxed paper and refrigerate until caramel is firm, about 5 minutes.
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Return pan of water to a boil; remove from heat.
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Place 10 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate in another bowl and set over pan. Stir frequently until chocolate is melted and smooth.
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Dip the bottom half of each apple in chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Hold stem side up and use a knife to scrape excess chocolate off bottom of apple and back into bowl.
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Place each coated apple on the parchment paper or buttered waxed paper and refrigerate until chocolate is slightly set, about 10 minutes.
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Place 1 cup chopped unsalted peanuts on a plate.
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Roll bottom third of each apple in peanuts to coat. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, about 15 minutes.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings7
Health Score6
Gluten Free
DietsGluten Free
Dish TypesSide Dish
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