Homemade vanilla caramel, apples from the farmers market, and good chocolate raise the status of this old-fashioned Halloween treat -- you’ll want to slice these into wedges and serve them at the table. And they are gorgeous. Choose apples that you love, but sample first: The flavor and texture of apples change from week to week in season, and there is no point in making caramel and investing in chocolate unless you start with great apples. I go for juicy apples with a good balance of sweet and tart, such as Braeburns, Jonathans, and Pink Ladys, but I keep an eye out for unfamiliar vintage apples to try. There is no need to temper the chocolate for this recipe so long as you store the apples in the refrigerator, which keeps them firm and fresh anyhow.

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