Lunch: Black and White Caramel Apples

You'll have a hard time getting to the apple center of these caramel, cookie crumb and white chocolate-coated treats.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Apples

Health benefits of Black and White Caramel Apples

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

5 (6 inch) lollipop sticks
5 medium Granny Smith apples, washed well to remove any wax
2 (11 oz) packages caramel bits
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
1/4 (16 oz) package white chocolate, melted

Instructions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
Insert a lollipop stick into the stem end of each apple.
In a large heat-safe bowl, heat caramel bits and cream over a double boiler until mixture is melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt.
Dip each apple into caramel, allowing excess to drip off; dredge in cookie crumbs. Place on prepared baking sheet, and let stand for 20 minutes.
Transfer melted white chocolate to a small resealable plastic bag with a bottom corner cut off, and drizzle coating over apples. Refrigerate apples for 15 to 20 minutes or until caramel and chocolate are set.

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