Shelly's Recipe

CARAMEL APPLE SLICES

Category: Fruit Desserts

1 (14 oz) bag vanilla caramels
3 tbsp water
3 apples, cored, peeled, and sliced
1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
1 tbsp shortening
1/4 cup nut topping

Put unwrapped caramels and the water in a medium saucepan. Cook until caramels are melted and smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Arrange apple slices on a pizza plate or pan. Use a spoon to drizzle caramel mixture over apples.

Put chocolate pieces and shortening in small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture is melted and smooth, stirring constantly. Use another spoon to drizzle the chocolate mixture over the caramel-covered apples. Sprinkle with nut topping. Let stand at room temperature for up to 10 minutes. Serves 6-8