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Thursday, September 9, 2010

Chocolate ~ Autumn ~ Apples

Nothing says Autumn more than a drive to the country and an apple orchard that allows you to enjoy the thrill of picking your own apples. Now take these apples and turned them into a chocolate lovers delight! and you are talking!!
Elegant!!

Artistic!!

FUN!!

Tempting!!!

Ok, so you ready to give it a whirl ...


Chocolate Harvest Apples
 
• 6 medium apples
• 6 wooden skewers or popsicle sticks
• 16 oz. semi-sweet or milk chocolate

Cover a tray with wax paper. Wash and dry apples. Insert a stick into the stem end of each apple. If you are planning on fancying up your apples ~ organize your toppings such as mini M&Ms, colored sprinkles, crushed nuts, diced candied fruit … your imagination is the limit here ~ into individual bowls. These toppings may be sprinkled on apples or once covered in chocolate, gently roll the apple in topping – until desired coverage is achieved.

Place chocolate and shortening into the top of double boiler to melt chocolate. Stir with a wooden spoon. Do not allow to bubble! Once the chocolate is completely melted and smooth, you are ready to start dipping.

Dip apples into chocolate, twirl to remove excess chocolate. If you wish to add toppings do so after apple is chocolate covered – wait a second or two for chocolate to set a little. You can also drizzle a contrasting chocolate over the top for added decoration ~ this is easily done by dipping a popsicle stick into the contrasting chocolate and letting it drizzle over the chocolate covered apple.

Place on wax paper covered tray and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.

ENJOY!!! - Till next Chocolate Thursday..................

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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Almost everyone agreed that it's still too early for Xmas (re my post) but I am looking forward to Halloween! I'll get to try out some of these new recipes in my new kitchen :-D If I ever make it out of our old place alive. It's a disaster zone!

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  2. TeriGigi/Girl Meets ParisSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    I will wait until it cools off a bit here. Thinking... October! My daughter has a new obsession with apples, so this should really make her smile.

    Thanks for the awesome comment on my post yesterday. I was feeling really strong over the past week, and now the dreaded "what-ifs" are swirling around as we wait for results.

    Going for a walk so I can see if I can shake them off!

    XXOO

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  3. UnknownSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Some of those apples are almost too pretty to even eat! Well, who am I kidding...if it has chocolate, it's a goner! Haha : ) Hope you are having a lovely day, sweet friend. Lots of love,
    Laura

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  4. BECKSSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Hey HHL,

    Those apples look so tempting and healthy right? They've got fruit in them. ; )

    Thanks for the yummy post!

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  5. Life HappensSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Oh my! I LOVE fall and apple picking. Add chocolate to the mix and it sounds like heaven! I will have to try this recipe when we go apple picking next month. Thanks!!

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  6. Beth DunnSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    They are beautiful!
    xoxo
    SC

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  7. Suburban PrincessSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    They look so yummy! Now I have more ideas for TG dinner than I need lol!!

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  8. JMWSeptember 9, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    These apples are works of art - I'd be more apt to use them as centerpieces, rather than ruin the beauty...who am I kidding? I'd dig right into the chocolate!

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  9. Tania KindersleySeptember 9, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Adore these pictures. I am currently filled with shame because it has taken until now to reply to your incredibly kind blogging award. From JULY. I am beyond the pale. Do only hope you can forgive. Go to today's blog to see the full mea culpa. With deep apologies, Tania.

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  10. JaneSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    OMG!!! I think I just drooled on my laptop keyboard. Those chocolate covered apples look way-beyond-yummy! Now, I am off to eat a dry granola bar...and dream of chocolate. Great post!

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  11. Laura BSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    OMG those look sooo delicious and are so decorative too! The BF loves apples, so I may need to try out that recipe!

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  12. Laura BSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    OMG those look sooo delicious and are so decorative too! The BF loves apples, so I may need to try out that recipe!

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  13. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Those are amazing! Too beautiful to eat. OK almost. There's chocolate involved after all :)

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  14. pink cupcake vintageSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    I am smack dab in the middle of caramel and candy apple heaven myself! I love all of these and thanks for the recipe!

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  15. Eastlyn and co.September 9, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    Yum, HHL! These look delish. thanks for sharing.

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  16. T.K BanderleySeptember 9, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    Yummmm!

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  17. myletterstoemilySeptember 9, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    i'm addicted to your chocolate
    thursdays!!!!

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  18. North of 25ASeptember 9, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Chocolate Thursdays?!?! I really must pay more attention to details. I love candy apples and these are so much more.
    Best,
    Colleen

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  19. DolceDreamsSeptember 9, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    These look simply delectable!!!
    Great ideas...
    Nathalie

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  20. Terry @ La Bella VieSeptember 9, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Oh girlfriend, now you talkin my language! Not only are these lovely to look at but the look delish!
    Hugs,
    Terry

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  21. living wellSeptember 9, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    These are great! I'm usually pretty partial to caramel apples, but these look so good that I just might have to give them a try! :)

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  22. Confessions of a Mother, Lawyer & Crazy WomanSeptember 9, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    I was not "feeling" Fall, but now your post has me excited to celebrate the season. Bring on the gourds, apples, trick-or-treating, and the crisp weather! Love the beautiful photos!

    Hugs, - JS

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    They look DELICIOUS! Will have to make it with my daughter..she'll love it!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 10, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    I say this every year, but this year I'm going to make some of those. or order them from a local company...

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