JOLLY RANCHER Candy Apples

From HERSHEY’S

Makes 4 apple servings

These candy apples are a great treat for parties, playdates, and holiday fun.

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups of Cherry JOLLY RANCHER Original Hard Candies

4 granny smith apples

4 pointed ice-pop sticks or thick skewers

1/2 cup of HERSHEY’S Premier White Creme Chips (optional)

1 1/2 teaspoon shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)

DIRECTIONS

1.Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet, or cookie sheet, with wax paper; set aside. Remove wrappers from candies. Wash and dry apples and remove stems. Press stick into the center of each apple. (The apple should stay on the stick when you lift it, but don’t push all the way through).

2.Place candies in medium oven-safe container or pot. (Heatproof glass measuring cup works well.) Heat candies in oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until fully melted, but before beginning to bubble. (Do not stir unless necessary in order to avoid air bubbles on the apples). Remove from oven then place on a heatproof surface.

3.One apple at a time, dip apple into candy mixture, tilting pan as needed so that apples are covered almost all the way to the top. Allow excess coating to drip off then place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all apples are coated. (If the candy mixture begins to get firm, return pot to oven 2 to 3 minutes. Cool completely to room temperature 10 to 15 minutes). Drizzle with melted white creme chips, if desired. Allow to set 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Find this recipe and more holiday treats at hersheyland.com