Caramel Apples

Variations on Caramel Apples

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  • 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3-1/2 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces
  • +1 other ingredients
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  • Pecan halves (optional)
  • 1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate morsels
  • 6 large Granny Smith apples
  • 1 (14-ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
  • +3 other ingredients
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  • 10 wooden sticks
  • 1 pound caramel squares
  • 2 pounds lady apples or tart apples, such as Macouns or Winesaps