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HERSHEY'S Spider Web Caramel Apples

Details

Timing
Timing
Total:
Prep:
30 Min.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Yields:
6 dipped apples

Trick or treat, give me something good to eat! How about crunchy, chewy and delicious Spider Web Caramel Apples with chocolate drizzle? This Halloween, treat your family and friends to these delectable treats. Make no bones about it, this Spider Web Caramel Apples recipe is seriously easy, and you can trick them into thinking you spent hours on them. Wrap the caramel apples individually to share or serve them at your blowout monster mash party!  Spice up your fall season with more fantastic treats and creative crafts that will make your loved ones extra thankful for you with these fall baking recipes.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
30 minutes
Chill Time
30 minutes

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 1 bag
    soft caramel candies (14 oz) (about 50), unwrapped
  • 1 Tbsp
    water
  • 6
    wooden ice cream sticks
  • 6
    apples medium-size, rinsed and stems removed
  • 1 tsp
    shortening
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Step-By-Step Directions

Equipment Needed 
tray tray
wax paper wax paper
microwave-safe bowl microwave-safe bowl
microwave microwave
refrigerator refrigerator
measuring spoons measuring spoons
microwave-safe measuring cup microwave-safe measuring cup
1

Line tray with wax paper; generously butter or spray wax paper with nonstick cooking spray. Insert wooden stick into stem end of each thoroughly dried apple.

2

Place caramels and water in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at High (100%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave an additional 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.

TIP

Caramel mixture can also be melted and kept warm in bowl placed on top of saucepan of simmering water.

3

Dip apples into warm mixture, turn until coated. Scrape off exess coating; place on prepared tray. If necessary, warm coating by microwaving an additional 15 seconds at a time. Refrigerate until firm (about 30 minutes).

4

Place chocolates and shortening in microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave at Medium (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chocolates are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.

5

Drizzle melted chocolate over caramel-coated apples.

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