The Ultimate Caramel Apple Homemade caramel is a luscious culinary invention, well worth the effort. But if time is short, skip this step, substituting a bag or caramel candies; use package directions for melting the caramel. Then decorate the apples lavishly for an extra-special dessert or edible gift. Yield: Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 1-cup water 1-cup sugar 1/2 cup whipping cream 10-inch square piece of Styrofoam 6 Popsicle sticks or small wooden dowels 6 Red Delicious or Golden Delicious …showed first 75 words of 298 total…

…showed last 75 words of 298 total…water; stir until smooth. Transfer melted chocolate to pastry bag fitted with small (#1) writing tip. Drizzle thin, random strips of white chocolate over each caramel apple. Repeat melting and drizzling with semi-sweet chocolate. Decorate each apple with pistachios, red cinnamon candies, and a few small pieces of gold leaf, if desired. Serve or refrigerate to serve later. Nutritional Information: • Calories: 493 • Fiber: 6 grams • Total fat: 20 grams • Total Cholesterol: 27 mg. • Sodium: 12mg. • Protein: 4 grams * Total Carbohydrates: 83 grams 2/9/2003