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Show WASATCH COUNTY COURIER > October 12, 1999 For Hy alloween - Make A Classic Fall Treat Recipe contributed by Jean- Louis Montecot the Saige is take the idjeae into account when reading the temperature. front yard is looking absolutely frightful. All that’s missing from this Halloween Makes 12 scene is something sweet—for of COULSE, 1 1-pound box dark brown sugar could 1 14-ounce can sweetened your childhood favorites. After all, you’re much too mature these days to zi3 ene ee doe take a big, sticky bite out of a succu- | [3 cup pure maple syrup decorated with chocolate and nuts and | 1 teaspoon robust- flavored (dark)— - molasses ; 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 chopsticks Our resident candy expert and senior food editor, Sarah Tenaglia, developed 12 an easy recipe for the caramel,-and she outlined straight forward steps to follow — while making it. She also came up with have everything you the kids, Granny Sraith apples _ sprinkles) of Melted dark, milk ee white choco- lates j Caramel-Dipped Apples Making the caramel requires the use of a clip-on candy thermometer, which should be tested for accuracy before Combine first 8 ingredients in heavy 2 1/2-quart saucepan (about 3 inches deep): Stir with wooden spatula or spoon over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves (no crystals are felt when ‘um saucepan of water, and boil the caramel. is rubbed between fingers), water for three minutes. The thermome‘ter should. register 212°F; if it doesn’t, — _ occasionally brushing down sidesof pan | Attach clip-on candy thermometer to side of pan. Increase heat to mediumhigh; cook caramel at rolling boil until Firmly press decorations into caramel; return each apple to foil, or dip caramelcoated apples into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Then roll in registers 236°F,. stirring constantly, but slowly, with clean wooden spatula and occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush, about 12 minutes. Pour caramel into -- metal bowl (do not scrape pan). ’ Submerge thermometer bulb in caramel; cool, without stirring, | to 200°F, about 20 minutes. ESTATE stick into stem end of each apple. Set up CORNER decorations and melted chocolates. ON THE MOVE Paula Jo Hullinger 1-800-612-8600 ionic Pech a (435) 654-1199 | A business relocation requires expert assistance in two fields: taxes and real estate. In addition to providing information on deductible moving expenses and capital gains ramifications, a tax professional can keep you abreast of complicated, constantly changing IRS regulations. | Your tax situation will impact how much house you can afford, and that’s where a real estate professional comes in. While working to sell your present home, he or she can connect you with a Realtor in _ your new town. You will receive up-to- date information on neighborhoods, prices, schools and other criteria as well . as on specific homes before you even visit the community. Holding chopstick, dip 1 apple into -200°F caramel, submerging all but very top of apple. Lift apple out, allowing excess caramel to drip back into bowl. Turn apple caramel side up and hold for several seconds to help set caramel around apple. Place coated apple on prepared foil. Repeat with remaining apples » and caramel, spacing apples apart (caramel will pool on foil). If caramel becomes too thick to dip into, add | to For all your real estate needs, put your trust in the hands of professionals. that are proven leaders in today’s market. 2 tablespoons whipping cream and briefly whisk caramel in bowl over low heat to thin. DENISE PECK & PAULA JO HULLINGER Chill apples on sheets until caramel is partially set, about 15 minutes. Lift | apple from foil. 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This will prevent crys- . tals from forming. 3, Pall'the dipped apple vertically out of the caramel, letting excess coating drip into the bowl. | 4. While the dipped apples chill, some caramel will pool around them on the baking sheet. When the coating is - almost set, press the pooled caramel back over the apples, covering evenly. 5. One way to decorate the apples is to drizzle melted white chocolate over the caramel before sprinkling with nuts, dried fruit or candies (see above). % PENSABENE This doublewide plus 1979 mobile £2 home has been well taken care of and offers a great floor plan. 2600 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, spacious—lots of elbow room! : Priced to ae at $58,000 Beautiful 5 Acre Building Lot! Views to die for—Bring the wife, kids, dogs & hotded to your dream location! 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