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rob333 (zone 7b)

16 years ago

I bet you anything, it's the wax on the apples that is making it slide off. Can you get the wax off?

A lot of apples these days have a coating sprayed on them to make them look glossy. Use a mild soap and warm water to wash it off. They must be thoroughly dried. Also, the melted caramel should be slightly cooled before trying to coat the apples.

Place the dipped apples on a circle of nuts, sprinkles, or anything else you like to catch any dripping caramel and form an edible base.

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lindac

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It's the apples that should be cold not the caramel. If the caramel is too cool it gets on the apples too thick and will slide off.
Try very warm caramel and apples that have been refrigerated over night....and pot them back into the refrig to firm up.
Worked for me!
Linda C

lorijean44

16 years ago

I saw somewhere on the web that you should dip storebought apples (as opposed to buying them directly from the apple orchard) in very warm water for just a second or two, then rub dry with a soft towel. This removes the wax coating that's usually put on apples as a protectant during shipping. Then proceed with your recipe.

Lori

Teresa_MN

16 years ago

"It's the apples that should be cold not the caramel."

lindac - no one here said the caramel should be cold. I said the caramel should be slightly cooled. Vastly different than cold.

lorijean44

16 years ago

Oh my - the peeps are gettin' sensitive up in here!!

It's just caramel and apples, Teresa. It's ok. Really.

Lori :-D

centralcacyclist

16 years ago

Can I have a bowl of warm caramel and some apple slices? And some toasted almonds, chopped?

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Interesting question barnmom ;)

I've tried dipping apple slices as well and that didn't work at all. You must mean for immediate consumption grin

Thanks everyone. I thought I had washed the apples well enough to get the wax off but maybe not.

I will try again with cold apples and cooler caramel.

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Dip apple slice in caramel, dip in almonds (optional), and eat. Hold the stick.

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