Continuing to monitor with the candy thermometer, let caramel sit until temperature comes down to 200 degrees F. One apple at a time, dip into caramel sauce until apple is thoroughly coated.

We’re poking and pouring here too, but with a brown sugar caramel that echoes the flavors of the moist date cake. Even the wariest of date-eaters will spoon this cake up with abandon.

Ingredients for Caramel Filling. 10 (1 ... letting excess drip off, and roll in nuts to coat. ... (we used handle end of a wooden spoon). Transfer to racks to cool. Make filling while cookies cool.

Melt the chocolate either in a double boiler or in the microwave. If using a double boiler, heat the water so that it is very hot but not quite at a boil.