OREO Caramel-Dipped Apples
Time1h 20min
Makes5 servings
Ingredients
- 5 apples (1-1/2 lb.), washed, well dried
- 1 pkg. (11 oz.) caramels
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 12 OREO Cookies, coarsely chopped
- 1 oz. white baking chocolate
Putting it together
- 1.Insert wooden pop stick into stem end of each apple.
- 2.Cook caramels and water in saucepan on medium-low heat until caramels are completely melted, stirring frequently.
- 3.Dip apples, 1 at a time, in caramel, then spoon enough of the remaining caramel over apple until completely coated. Roll in chopped cookies, pressing cookies gently into caramel to secure. Place on waxed-paper-covered baking sheet; let stand 25 min. or until caramel is firm.
- 4.Melt chocolate as directed on package; cool slightly. Drizzle over apples; let stand 10 min. or until firm.
Tips and Tricks
Size-Wise:Caramel apples are a special treat that are fun to make with children. Keep an eye on the serving size as you enjoy this rich dessert.
How to Store:Store caramel apples in refrigerator up to 2 days.
Special Extra:White chocolate can be tinted orange before drizzling over caramel apples. Melt white chocolate as directed, then stir in 4 drops yellow food coloring and 1 drop red food coloring. Cool slightly before drizzling over caramel-dipped apples.
Where to Find Wooden Pop Sticks:Look for wooden pop sticks in craft stores. Or, you can use lollipop sticks which can also be found in most craft stores.
Nutrition Information
| Calories: | 500 |
| Total fat: | 12g |
| Saturated fat: | 6g |
| Trans fat: | 0g |
| Cholesterol: | 0mg |
| Sodium: | 260mg |
| Total Carbohydrate: | 94g |
| Dietary fiber: | 4g |
| Total sugars: | 73g |
| Added sugars: | 45g |
| Protein: | 4g |
| Vitamin D: | 0% DV |
| Calcium: | 10% DV |
| Iron: | 6% DV |
| Potassium: | 6% DV |