PEANUT BUTTER CANDY APPLES

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Apples are covered with peanut syrup for a wonderful Halloween dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

10 small apples
10 craft sticks (flat wooden sticks with round ends)
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon shortening
1 cup chopped honey-roasted peanuts

Steps:

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper; spray waxed paper with cooking spray. Wash and dry apples; remove stem and blossom ends. Insert craft stick into stem end of each apple.
In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, water and 1/4 cup of the corn syrup. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Cook about 8 minutes, without stirring, to 300°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads. (Watch carefully so mixture does not burn.) Immediately remove from heat.
Working quickly, dip each apple in sugar mixture. Place on cookie sheet; let stand 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, in top of double boiler, mix remaining 3/4 cup corn syrup, the peanut butter and shortening. Cook over simmering water about 4 minutes, stirring constantly until smooth. Dip coated apples almost completely in peanut butter mixture; roll apples in chopped peanuts, using hands to help adhere if necessary. Return to cookie sheet; refrigerate 15 minutes or until set. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 82 g, Fat 1, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg

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Kaushalya Sandeepani

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How long will these candy apples last?

Luke Krueger

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I don't have any candy molds. Can I still make these candy apples?

Tuqeer altaf

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These candy apples look delicious, but I'm allergic to peanuts. Is there a way to make them without peanut butter?

samir Sunar

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I had some trouble getting the caramel to stick to the apples. I think I might have used too much butter.

Kaycee Osiecki-Wasielewski

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These candy apples are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try using a different type of caramel next time.

Rose Kiamba

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I've never made candy apples before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. These candy apples are so beautiful and delicious.

Sinead Brown

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These candy apples are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're a delicious and impressive treat that's perfect for any occasion.

Dua Kxhu

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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I actually really enjoyed these candy apples. The peanut butter flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the sweetness of the caramel.

nuggets74

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These candy apples are a great way to get kids excited about eating healthy. They're a fun and delicious way to sneak in some fruits and vegetables.

Bikram Gurung

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These candy apples are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they're a fun and festive treat that everyone will enjoy.

Maytham Ameir

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These candy apples are the perfect way to use up leftover Halloween candy.

chris chibanga

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I love that these candy apples are a healthier alternative to traditional candy apples. They're still sweet and delicious, but they're also packed with nutrients.