Apples in caramel and chocolate
Description
The recipe won't take much time. It's a simple, though slightly labor-intensive, way to make apples coated in caramel and chocolate. You can top them with cookie crumbs, nuts, or other decorations to make the dessert not only incredibly delicious but also bright and beautiful. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First of all, choose good, firm apples. Wash them and dry thoroughly.
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Step 2
2. Skewer them with sticks (preferably pointed and not too thin, to support the weight of the apple) and place in the refrigerator for at least 15–20 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Meanwhile, prepare the caramel. In a small saucepan, add the sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup (you can also use cornstarch, previously dissolved in water), butter, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract. Place over low heat and cook the caramel until the sugar is completely dissolved (about 15 minutes).
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Step 4
4. Let the prepared caramel cool slightly, then dip the cold apples into it.
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Step 5
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with butter. Place the apples on it and let the caramel harden completely (after 15-20 minutes, you can put it in the refrigerator).
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Step 6
6. The caramel should thoroughly coat the apple and harden completely. Meanwhile, you can prepare the chocolate glaze. It's quite simple—melt the chocolate with butter over a water bath.
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Step 7
7. You can cover the entire apple with glaze or just one half—it's up to you.
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Step 8
8. Next, you can decorate the homemade caramel and chocolate apples with chopped nuts, for example.
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Step 9
9. Or decorate with icing using a piping bag. Let your imagination run wild, as there are countless ways to make caramel and chocolate apples. Then, place the apples in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.