But, really, what can you expect from a store-bought caramel apple? More often than not, the apple is bruised, if not downright mushy, not to mention partially cooked from it's long ago drowning in overheated caramel.
Speaking of that brown, stiff glob of sugary rubber, it rarely meanders past the mid-point of said apple. Not particularly appetizing.
However, and you knew this was coming, hope springs eternal.
This very day in Coborn's Grocery in Little Falls, Minnesota a sale was to be had on caramel apples. Little eyes turned to saucers and tiny lips pursed into pink hearts full of desire for the golden orbs cased in clear plastic, complete with a happy, green label which said, "homemade." The kids were pretty excited, too.
Into the cart went three Abdallah Homemade Caramel Apples and into the car went three giddy children. About thirty seconds later, four of us were smacking sticky lips with silly, sugar-laden grins.
Abdallah Candies Who knew?
If you're in Minneapolis, Minnesota - pretty much everyone.
Since 1909, the fourth-generation business remains family owned, still using the old recipes, and even some of the original equipment. Only the good stuff, like copper kettles.
Abdallah creates traditional chocolates, caramels, and toffees as well as trendy flavors like licorice and chocolate mint, and a customer favorite "Cashew Grizzlies, in a 60,000 sq. ft. facility complete with viewing area. You can buy piece by piece in the store, or order online, even wholesale.
If Abdallah's can be judged by their caramel apples, dig in, you won't be sorry.
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