Sweet and Salty Apple Wedge Pops

Name: Sweet and Salty Apple Wedge Pops
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 2 apples, each cut into 8 wedges; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1½ pkg. semi-sweet baking chocolate (6 oz.), melted; 14 caramels; ½ tsp. water; 8 RITZ Crackers, coarsely crushed

If you love caramel apples, these dessert bites are for you! Apple wedges are coated in chocolate, caramel and crunchy RITZ Crackers for a sweet and salty treat.

Well-being ChoiceLow Sodium

Nutrition Bonus

In addition to being low in sodium, these fun apple wedge pops are also a good source of fiber. Enjoy!

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Servings:

Makes 16 servings 1 pop each.

Ingredient list

2 apples, each cut into 8 wedges
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1½ pkg. (4 oz. each) semi-sweet baking chocolate (6 oz.), melted
14 caramels
½ tsp. water
8 RITZ Crackers, coarsely crushed

Directions

Insert 1 lollipop stick into each apple wedge; brush with lemon juice. Let stand 2 min. Pat dry with paper towels.

Cover baking sheet with parchment. Dip apple pops, one at a time, halfway into chocolate; place on prepared baking sheet.

Refrigerate 5 min. or until chocolate is firm.

Microwave caramels and water in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 45 sec. to 1 min. or until caramels are completely melted and sauce is smooth, stirring every 20 sec.

Drizzle caramel sauce over chocolate-dipped pops. Immediately sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Gently press crumbs into caramel sauce to secure.

Refrigerate 5 min. or until caramel sauce is firm.

Recipe Tips

Note
For 8 servings, prepare recipe as directed, cutting all ingredients in half.
Make Ahead
These delicious apple pops can be refrigerated up to 1 hour before serving. Or for longer storage, the chocolate-dipped apple pops can be refrigerated up to 4 hours. Drizzle with caramel sauce and top with cracker crumbs, then refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.
Food Facts
This recipe can be prepared using either red or green apples, or 1 of each color. Choose firm, well-colored apples with smooth, blemish-free skins. Good snacking apples for this recipe are Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith and Red Delicious.