Stick Em' Up!

Halloween is upon us! And while you're guests are figuring out which Jersey Shore member to represent...it's time to determine what treats you'll be serving at your horror extravaganza! So make it easy on yourself and make everyone' favorite fall delight - the caramel apple! 

Now a days, the caramel apple isn't just your average sugar coated apple on a stick. There are tons of delectable ways to spruce up this dessert with all your favorite candy and toppings. And they take less than 20 minutes to make!

 

You're gonna need the extra time for that poof!

Ingredients:

* 10 small apples (red or green are fine), washed and stems removed
* About any topping you could imagine crushed in bowls - oreos, nuts, peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, and other fancy edibles

* 21 ounces (about 75) caramels, unwrapped
* 3 tablespoons water
* Large bowl of ice water

                                                                                   Image courtesy of Cupcakes and Cashmere

You're How To Process:

1. Insert a 5-inch dowel or popsicle stick into a 5-inch length into the top of each apple. 

2. Place caramels and water in a heavy medium saucepan, and stir both of the ingredients together over medium-low heat. Continue cooking just until all of the caramels are almost melted, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat, and briefly plunge the saucepan into ice water to stop the cooking. 

3. Dip one apple into the caramel, coat the top and sides using a spoon. (If necessary, add hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make the caramel easier to dip.) Roll the apple’s bottom in the peanuts, pretzels, or marshmallows that you desire. Transfer the rolled apples to a serving platter and let stand about 30 minutes or until firm.