Ingredients

• 4-6 Granny Smith apples
• Popsicle sticks, 1 per apple
Caramel
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Chocolate
• 2 cups dark chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Chopped Oreos, dark chocolate peanut M&M’s, or sea salt

Instructions

1. Insert one popsicle stick into the top of each apple. Place in the fridge.
2. In a medium-sized pan, over medium-high heat, bring the half and half, sugar, honey, and butter to a boil, stirring often. Boil for 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly, until in turns a deep caramel color, or a candy thermometer reaches 245 degrees. Remove from heat.
3. Dip the botom bottom of each apple in the caramel. Using a spoon pour the caramel over the apple, coating about 3/4 of the way up. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and refrigerate until set, at least 15 minutes (or overnight).
4. If the caramel starts to thicken, place it over medium-low heat until it starts to thin out again.
5. In a small, microwave-safe bowl place the chocolate chips. Microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds. Stir, then repeat until the chocolate is almost melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Add the canola oil and microwave on 50% power for 30 more seconds. Stir.
6. Dip the chilled, caramel-covered apples in the chocolate. Spoon the melted chocolate over the caramel, leaving just a little to peak through at the top. Dip the bottom half of each apple in the chopped Oreos, M&M's or sprinkle with sea salt.
7. Chill the apples in refrigerator until completely set, about 45 minutes.
8. Store apples in the refrigerator.
9. If you have extra melted chocolate, dip a few Oreos in it. MmmMMMMMM!