How to Make Nutty Chocolate Caramel Apples

Although caramel apples are luscious by themselves, adding a layer of chocolate will turn them into a fabulously decadent treat. Makes four apples.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 4 caramel apples
• 8 oz. baking chocolate
• 2 c. chopped walnuts
• 2 tsp. butter or shortening
• Groceries
• Greased Baking Sheets
• Microwave-safe Bowls
• Spoons

1. 

   Make caramel apples (see recipe under Related eHows).

2. Refrigerate caramel apples for 15 to 30 minutes, or until caramel has set.

3. Place chocolate and butter or shortening in a large microwavable bowl.

4. Cook on medium for 1 minute. Stir.

5. Return bowl to microwave and cook on medium for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until all chocolate is nearly melted, stirring every minute.

6. Remove bowl and stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth.

7. 

   Dip caramel apples in chocolate or drizzle with chocolate as desired.

8. 

   Roll apples in chopped nuts while the chocolate is still soft.

9. Put apples on greased cookie sheet until chocolate is set and firm.

Tips & Warnings

• Chocolate caramel apples will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks.

• For the tastiest chocolate-covered apples, buy the best baking chocolate you can afford.