Popcorn Caramel Apples
	Popcorn adds just the perfect crunchy addition to these indulgent caramel apples
	Yield: 4 apples
	
		
		
		
		
	
	
	
	
		
			
				Ingredients
				
 - 1 quart freshly popped popcorn
- 1 (9.5 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped (35 caramels)
- 1/4 cup light cream or “half and half’
- 4 lollipop sticks (or wooden candy apple sticks)
- 4 apples
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Sugar sprinkles
- Decorative ribbon, optional
 
Directions
				
 - Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside.  Place a sheet of waxed paper on work surface.
- Heat caramels and cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.  Stir frequently until caramels are melted and cream is blended into caramels.
 Push a stick into an apple center and dip into caramel.  Spoon caramel over apple to coat.
- Place caramel-coated apple into bowl of popcorn and press popcorn onto caramel to cover.  Place apple on waxed paper to set; repeat with remaining apples.
- Place chocolate chips in a small, resealable plastic bag.  Microwave 10 seconds and press chips to aid melting.  Repeat, heating at 10-second intervals, until chips are completely melted.  Cut a small corner off bag and squeeze chocolate onto each apple allowing chocolate to drip down sides.  Sprinkle with sugar sprinkles.
- Tie a bow to each apple stick, if desired.  To serve, cut apple into slices.
 
		
			
			
				 
			
			
			
				Nutrition Facts
				Per 1 cup:
520 calories
16 g total fat
7 g saturated fat
10 mg cholestrol
180 mg sodium
99 g carbohydrates
6 g fiber
78 g sugar
6 g protein
186 mg potassium