PISTACHIO CARAMEL APPLES
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
1 package (14 ounces) firm caramels
2 tablespoons Water
8 Small apples (3 to 4 ounces each)
1½ cups Chopped natural American pistachios
Instructions
Variation: Dip apples in caramel but do not roll in pistachios. Place on greased waxed paper; chill until set. Place 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate morsels in large measuring cup; microwave on MEDIUM 2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate melts, stirring once halfway through cooking time. Dip caramel-coated apples into chocolate to coat lower half; scrape off excess. Roll chocolate portion in chopped pistachios. Set on greased waxed paper.
Conventional Method: Heat caramels and water in heavy saucepan over low heat until melted; stir occasionally. Heat chocolate morsels in separate heavy saucepan over low heat until melted; stir frequently.
