Chocolate Caramel Apples

By littlefish

Ingredients

• 2 medium apples
• 2 Popsicle sticks
• 18 Riesen's chewy chocolate-covered caramels
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Wash and dry apples; remove stems. Insert Popsicle sticks into
apples. Place on a buttered baking sheet; set aside.

In a small saucepan, melt caramels and cream over low heat until
smooth, stirring occasionally. Place peanuts in shallow dish; set
aside.

Working quickly, dip each apple into hot caramel mixture to
completely coat, then dip the bottom and sides into peanuts. Place
on prepared pan; let stand until set. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 apple equals 590 calories, 27 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 185 mg sodium, 83 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 7 g protein.