Toffee apples with marshmallows and pecans
INGREDIENTS
6 dessert apples
6 wooden sticks (like those used for ice lollies)
4 (100g) packets original toffee, such as Walkers
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
100g marshmallows, chopped
175g chopped pecans, toasted
175g dark chocolate, chopped
METHOD
Insert wooden sticks 3/4 of the way into the stem end of each apple. Place the apples on a baking sheet covered with lightly greased aluminium foil.
Combine the toffee and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until the toffee melts and is smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Dip each apple into the toffee and gently run apples around the insides of saucepan to scrape off some of the toffee. Scrape excess toffee from the apple bottoms using the side of the saucepan.
Combine the chopped marshmallows and pecans on a dinner plate. Roll the apples in the mixture to coat. Place on the aluminium foil and chill.
Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the apples and return them to the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.