Ultimate Caramel Apples

By shelliec

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 577 calories, 20 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 209 mg sodium, 105 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 3 g protein.

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Ingredients

• 6 medium Red Delicious apples
• 6 Popsicle sticks
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• Pinch baking soda
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped, divided
• 3 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
• 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Insert a Popsicle stick into each; place on prepared pan. Chill. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in baking soda. Stir in butter until melted; gradually add cream, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 242° (firm-ball stage). Remove from heat and cool to 200°. Place 1/4 cup pistachios in a shallow dish. Dip apples into caramel mixture until completely coated, then dip the bottom of each in pistachios. Return to baking sheet; chill. In a microwave, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Transfer to a small heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Drizzle over apples. Repeat with semisweet chocolate. Sprinkle tops with remaining pistachios if desired. Chill until set.