INGREDIENTS

1  package(14 ounce) Caramels, unwrapped

2  tbsp. Milk

6  Apples, cold

2  tbsp. lemon juice

Candy Toppings of Choice / Nuts, optional

DIRECTIONS

1.  Heat caramels and milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until melted, stirring often.

2.  Cut apples in half and remove the stem.  Use a spoon or melon baller to remove the seeds and core of the apples, leaving about ¼ inch or so of apple flesh, to create the apple “cup.”

3.  Using a pastry brush, immediately brush the inside of  the apple cup with lemon juice.  Repeat with remaining apple slices.

4.  After the apples have rested for at least 2 minutes, use a paper towel to pat dry the insides of the apple cups.

5.  Pour the melted caramel inside each apple cup, and then sprinkle them with the your choice of toppings.  Serve immediately if you like the melted caramel, or refrigerate them to let the caramel harden.

Note: If you let the caramel completely harden, you can

slice the caramel apples into wedges with the caramel in

the center!