Categories: apples, caramel, dessert

Ingredients

• 6 medium Red Delicious apples
• 6 popsicle sticks
• 1 c sugar
• 1 c water
• 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 c shelled pistachios, chopped, divided
• 3 squares (1 oz each) white baking chocolate, chopped
• 3 squares (1 oz each) semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 Tbsp red-hot candies, optional

Directions

1. Line baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside

2. Wash and thoroughly dry apples.

3. Insert a popsicle sick into each; place on prepared pan.

4. Chill.

5. In a large heavy saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil over medium heat.

6. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered without stirring for 20-25 minutes, or until amber colored.

7. Remove from heat; gradually stir in cream.

8. Let stand for 10 minutes.

9. Place 1/4 cup pistachios in a shallow dish.

10. Dip apples into caramel mixture until coated, then dip the bottom of each into pistachios.

11. Return to baking sheet; chill.

12. In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave white chocolate at 50% power for 1-2 minutes, or until melted; stir until smooth.

13. Transfer to a small heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in the corner of the bag.

14. Drizzle over apples.

15. Repeat with semi-sweet chocolate.

16. Sprinkle top with remaining pistachios and red-hots if desired.

17. Chill until set.

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