Party Caramel Apples

1. 1

   Wash and dry apples; remove stems. Insert Popsicle sticks into bottoms of apples. Place on a buttered

2. 2

   ; refrigerate until ready to use.

3. 3

   In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, milk, corn syrup, maple syrup, molasses and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 248u00b0 (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.

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   Dip apples, one at a time, into caramel and then into an ice-water bath for 1-2 seconds to set caramel. Dip apples in peanuts; place on the buttered

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   . Press red-hot candies onto apples as desired.

6. 6

   In a microwave, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag; cut a hole in a corner of the bag. Drizzle over apples. Repeat with semisweet chocolate. Decorate with additional nuts and candies as desired. Let stand until set.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.