User’s Guide Microwave Apple Dipper ©2007 Back to Basics®, a Brand of Focus Electrics, LLC Bluffdale, UT 84065 www.focuselectrics.
Thank you for choosing the Back to Basics® Microwave Apple Dipper. Now you can create and enjoy gourmet dipped apples and other treats at home. Your new Microwave Apple Dipper is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. For warranty service, please contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at 1-866-290-1851 or by e-mail at service@focuselectrics.com. The manufacturer reserves the right to replace or repair the item at its sole discretion.
dipping bowl’s top edge to pour candy into a dish or into a garbage container. Do not put melted candy down the sink drain or in the garbage disposal. Melting Instructions 1. To Melt Caramels: use a 14-ounce bag of caramels. Unwrap each piece and place in the dipping bowl. Add water per microwave directions on caramel package. Place cover on dipping bowl. Microwave per package instructions until caramels are completely melted. 2.
. Never allow water/moisture to come in contact with melting chocolate. Water can make chocolate “seize up” and become stiff and lumpy. Be sure all utensils and cooking supplies are dry. 5. Never use water or other liquid to “thin” chocolate. Only use vegetable oil or as directed on the chocolate package or recipe. 6. White chocolate or vanilla milk chips are the most difficult to melt. Too much heat can cause candy to “seize up” as described in #4 above. Melt as directed on package. 7. Do not overheat.
It may be necessary to spoon caramel over the last apples as the amount of dipping caramel is reduced. 6. Place dipped apples in refrigerator to cool for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Store any remaining dipped apples in refrigerator. CHOCOLATE DOUble-Dipped Apple Instructions 1. Prepare apples and coat in caramel per instructions above.
Suggested Toppings: 1. Chopped Nuts, Cashews or Peanuts - use different nuts mixed together for a “Mixed Nut” treat. 2. Crushed or Chopped Candy Bars - toffee bars add a wonderful flavor! 3. Candy Sprinkles - seasonal colors add a special holiday look. 4. Mini Candy-Coated Chocolates and Peanut Butter Pieces add special colors and flavors 5. Cinnamon Sugar - great on caramel apples coated in white chocolate 6. Crushed Sandwich Cookies - adds flavor, color and texture 7.
Other gourmet Dipped treats Fresh and dried fruits, pretzels in all shapes and sizes, cake cubes, marshmallows, and whole nuts are great dipping foods for special treats and gifts. Use suggested apple toppings above for additional toppings to be applied immediately after dipping. A Dipping Fork/Utensil is included with the Apple Dipper. Use this for small food items and pretzel twists. Place a whole berry or nut(s) in the Dipping Fork’s “basket” and slowly immerse in melted candy.
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