You may purchase a bag of caramel candies to hand out on Halloween, or a box of gourmet caramels to set out on the coffee table for guests at your dinner party to take at their leisure. Unfortunately, the next day it is all too common to find you've got plenty of those caramels leftover. When this happens, there are some fun things you can do with the extra candies. 

Make Caramel Apples for the Kids

Children love caramel apples, and this is an especially enjoyable food item to serve during the fall months. After melting down the caramel candies, place a tongue depressor through each apple and then dip the apple in the caramel. Afterward, you have the option of coating the caramel with something crunchy. Chopped nuts, rainbow sprinkles, and even mini chocolate chips work well for this. Set the apples in the refrigerator so the caramel hardens up a bit before serving them to your family.

Create a Caramel Hot Fudge Topping for Your Ice Cream

Melt the leftover gourmet caramels and then gently mix the sauce in with an equal amount of hot fudge. Next, fold in your favorite toppings, such as salty peanuts for a sweet and savory flavor, or chopped-up bits of a few peppermint patties to add a hint of mint. You can also use bits of dried fruit, pieces of your favorite candy bar, or simply leave the sauce plain. When you're done, simply drizzle the mixture over your ice cream and serve. 

Put Together a Flavored Spoon for Your Coffee

Make a batch of caramel-flavored spoons to keep in your refrigerator. You can then use these spoons throughout the week to add flavor to your coffee. Simply melt the candies in a microwave-safe bowl. Dip your spoons in the liquid caramel, and then set them on a piece of wax paper. The caramel will set once you refrigerate the spoons. You can also use the caramel as an accent flavor. Try melting some white chocolate and then immediately dipping your spoons in the white chocolate. Afterward, drizzle melted caramel over the white chocolate before cooling in the refrigerator. 

Produce a Glaze for Your Ham

Caramel candies can also be used to develop a delicious glaze for your ham. Slowly melt two cups of gourmet caramels in a saucepan. Once the candies have turned into a liquid, stir in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce. Stir until combined and then immediately use to coat your ham before cooking. If you plan on making a salmon dish, you can add 2 tablespoons of miso to the sauce and then drizzle over the salmon before serving it to your guests. 

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