fun apple treats

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Caramel Apples

6 wooden popsicle sticks
6 medium apples, rinsed and dried
1- 14 ounce package caramels, unwrapped
2 T. water

Insert popsicle stick into stem end of each apple; set aside. Either melt
caramels in water over medium-low heat on the stove or in the microwave
using package directions. Dip apples in caramel mixture. Drain excess
caramel and place upright on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Place in
refrigerator until set.
Chocolate and Caramel Covered Apples with Pecans and/or Coconut:
Once caramel apples are set, melt 1-1/2 pound package dark-chocolate candy
coating according to package directions. Dip set caramel apples completely
in chocolate. Allow excess to drain. Place on wax paper. Sprinkle with
lightly toasted chopped pecans or coconut.

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Glittery White-Chocolate Apples

4 Granny Smith apples, rinsed and dried
4 wooden popsicle sticks
1-1/2 pound package white-chocolate candy coating
White Toppings: edible glitter, nonpareils, sugar sprinkles

Refrigerate apples for several hours. Insert stick into each apple. Place on
wax paper lined cookie sheet. Melt white-chocolate coating according to
package directions. Let cool for 5 minutes. Dip each apple into coating,
covering apple completely. Allow excess to drain. Sprinkle with white
toppings while chocolate is still soft. Place apples back on waxed paper
and refrigerate until chocolate hardens. Slice and serve.