It seems like trick-or-treating is going the way of the dinosaurs – everybody is doing school and church fairs these days instead, at least in my neck of the woods. Bring back the good old days with some gorgeous and delicious homemade caramel apples and knock everyone’s socks off at the same time!

Caramel apples are actually really easy to make and keep well for quite a while. If you want to start completely from scratch, try this caramel recipe – I’ve used it and it was delish. Or, use store-bought caramels for a quicker version. Either way, make sure to briefly dip your apples in boiling water and dry well before dipping into the caramel. This removes the waxy coating and keeps your caramel from sliding off. After being covered in caramel, refrigerate until set, then dip them into some tempered Dove chocolate, drizzle with white chocolate and roll in nuts, chopped candies or sprinkles for a fabulous, gourmet-style apple better than you’ll find in any store!
from:  http://dcd-chocolatier.com/10-holiday-recipes/