Christmas Blog Carnival: Grand Opening!
Monday, November 2, 2009
The Homemaking Cottage's Christmas Extravaganza has begun! We will continue to add articles, recipes, and crafts daily. Don't forget to save 50% off our Deluxe Edition subscriptions through the 3rd of November. It's the last 1/2 off sale of the year!
The Blog Carnival Begins today!
Quick information on how we are running the blog carnival: on Monday of each week everyone will share Christmas idea(s) on her blog related to the following Christmas theme:
November 2- Snowmen Ideas
November 9- Wreaths and Christmas Home Decor
Then come back here and sign into Mr. Linky and we'll all visit each link and enjoy all the wonderful ideas!
Who can Join?
Anyone with a blog!
Simply enter your blog (blog post related to the theme) and name in the widget above. Add our button with the copy and paste code.
Don't forget to come back each Monday starting November 2nd!
That's it!
What Carnival is complete without Caramel Apples? Here is a recipe you can make with your family. We've already made a couple of batches so far this year. These sure are a yummy treat!
Gourmet Caramel Apples
Ingredients
* 5 large Granny Smith apples
* wooden craft sticks
* 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
* 2 tablespoons water
* 7 ounces chocolate candy bar, broken into pieces
* 2 tablespoons shortening, divided
* 1 cup colored candy coating melts
*Chopped nuts, pecans are delicious on these
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Dip apples into boiling water briefly, using a slotted spoon, to remove any wax that may be present. Wipe dry, and set aside to cool. Insert sticks into the apples through the cores.
2. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and coat with cooking spray. Place the unwrapped caramels into a microwave-safe medium bowl along with 2 tablespoons of water. Cook on high for 2 minutes, then stir and continue cooking and stirring at 1 minute intervals until caramel is melted and smooth.
3. Hold apples by the stick, and dip into the caramel to coat. Set on waxed paper; refrigerate for about 15 minutes to set.
4. Heat the chocolate with 1 tablespoon of shortening in a microwave-safe bowl until melted and smooth. Dip apples into the chocolate to cover the layer of caramel. Return to the waxed paper to set.
5. Melt the candy melts in the microwave with the remaining shortening, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Use a fork or wooden stick to flick colored designs onto your apples for a finishing touch. Sprinkle with nuts. Refrigerate until set, overnight is even better.
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