Apples with attitude.Bored with bland ol' caramel apples? Make some decadently dipped ones! WHAT YOU NEED 4 firm Granny Granny cantankerous matriarch of the Clampett family. [TV: “The Beverly Hillbillies” in Terrace, I, 93–94] See : Irascibility Smith apples * popsicle sticks or wooden skewers (at any grocery store) * 2 packages of pre-made caramel for melting (in the baking section--not the little wrapped pieces, yuck yuck 1 also yuk interj. Slang Used to express rejection or strong disgust. ) * 1 large bar or 2 regular barn of premium chocolate * parchment paper See Papyrine. See Papyrine. See also: Paper Parchment (in the baking section) * yummy toppings of choice (we like crushed toffee, peanuts pea·nut n. 1. A prostrate southern Brazilian plant (Arachis hypogaea) widely cultivated in tropical and warm temperate regions, having yellow flowers on stalks that bend over so that the seed pods ripen underground. 2. , pecans, peanut butter cups, gummy gummy an old sheep that has lost all of its incisor teeth. worms, M&M's) 1. Wash apples thoroughly, and pat dry. Turn each apple upside-down, and firmly thrust a skewer through the soft flesh at the bottom up toward the stem. Go far enough that the base holds the apple up firmly. 2. Melt caramel using the package directions. 3. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, and set aside. 4. Dip you skewered apple into the pan of warned caramel, using a small spoon to drizzle the caramel over the apple, covering It completely as you turn it. Place the coated apple on the lined tray, (Hint: Keep the tray next to the stove while coating the apples to prevent dripping dripping 1. continuous discharge of an exudate or secretion. 2. rendered beef fat. caramel onto the flood) Repeat with the remaining apples. 5. Let the apples cool for at least 20 minutes. You'll know the caramel has set when it's firm and only slightly sticky to the touch. 6. Select your favorite candy to cover your apple, and pour the candy in a bowl. If pieces are large, on a clean surface, crush into smaller bits with the back of a flat wooden spoon. 7. Put chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on 50% power for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir. To prevent the chocolate from burning, continue to heat gradually for a minute at a time until smooth and creamy. If it is too thin, add more chocolate to thicken--it needs to stick to the caramel Set aside for a sec. 8. Line up the cooled caramel-dipped apples, melted chocolate and crushed candy. Take an apple end start rolling! Make sure you get the maximum amount of goodies good·y 1 Informal interj. Used to express delight. n. also good·ie pl. good·ies Something attractive or delectable, especially something sweet to eat. on your apples. 9. Place the tray in the fridge for 20 minutes or so to set. Remove from the sheet ... and enjoy! Go to theappleady.com to purchase gobs of gourmet apples. |
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