Pistachio Caramel Apples

Pistachio Caramel Apples

 

Yield

8 servings

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) firm caramels
2 tablespoons Water
8 Small apples (3 to 4 ounces each)
1
½ cups Chopped natural American pistachios

Instructions

Variation:  Dip apples in caramel but do not roll in pistachios.  Place on greased waxed paper;  chill until set.  Place 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate morsels in large measuring cup; microwave on MEDIUM 2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate melts, stirring once halfway through  cooking time.  Dip caramel-coated apples into chocolate to coat lower half; scrape off excess.  Roll chocolate portion in chopped pistachios.  Set on greased waxed paper.

Conventional Method:  Heat caramels and water in heavy saucepan over low heat until melted; stir occasionally.  Heat chocolate morsels in separate heavy saucepan over low heat until melted; stir frequently.        

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