Now, our gourmet chocolate dipped apples are ready for dipping. Begin melting the gourmet chocolate (or caramel). One way
to do this is to chop the gourmet chocolate up into small pieces and then place those pieces in a microwave-safe bowl.
(You will need to add two tablespoons of water if you are using caramel.) Microwave the gourmet chocolate for one minute
on medium heat, stir and then continue microwaving in thirty second intervals until the gourmet chocolate is thoroughly
melted. You may find that even gourmet chocolate can be stubborn about melting. For this reason, we highly recommend using
a chocolate melter or a double boiler instead.
Whatever you use, double boiler, chocolate melter or microwave, now it is time for the next step in making gourmet chocolate
dipped apples. Dipping! If you have kids, it’s the perfect time get them involved. Hold the gourmet chocolate dipped apples
by the Popsicle stick and dip them one at a time into the melted gourmet chocolate. Once they are well coated, lift them
out and give them a gentle clockwise spin to remove the excess melted chocolate. If you used caramel instead, you will
probably have to scrape the excess caramel off.
Now, simply place the gourmet chocolate dipped apples on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and refrigerate them for at
least fifteen minutes (thirty minutes for caramel). Once the
gourmet chocolate dipped apples have set, remove them from the refrigerator and serve!
If you want to make your gourmet chocolate dipped apples extra special, consider adding a topping of some sort. You could drip
melted caramel on them or you could buy a different type of gourmet chocolate and double dip your gourmet chocolate dipped
apples. Another option is to use crushed Oreos or some other type of cookie. After you dip the gourmet chocolate dipped
apples, simply roll them in the crushed cookies before refrigerating them. You might also use crushed nuts, such as
peanuts, cashews, macadamia nuts or almonds.
Gourmet chocolate dipped apples are very simple to make at home and, unlike chocolate covered cherries, can actually be
just as good as those made by professionals. They are, in fact, one of the healthiest gourmet chocolate snacks around.
Plus, gourmet chocolate dipped apples are a fun family activity and are certain to liven up any child’s birthday party or family
get together. You almost can’t go wrong with gourmet chocolate dipped apples!
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