Pistachio-Orange Caramel Apples

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   Push a wooden craft stick into the top of each apple.

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   Bring sugar, corn syrup, and water to a boil in a medium, heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves.

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   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

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   Cook, without stirring, 9 minutes or until lightly golden (about 260).

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   Stir half-and-half, orange juice, orange rind, and salt into caramel mixture.

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   Simmer until candy thermometer registers 235, stirring frequently.2.

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   While caramel cooks, combine pistachios and minichips in a large bowl, and set aside.3.

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   Pour caramel into a bowl sitting in a hot water bath.

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    Swirl bottom halves of apples in caramel; dip in the pistachio mixture.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.