Nooooooo ( , I was just telling my hubby today to take me on friday to six flags since we have season pass just to buy some caramel apples their apples are the best.
Maybe I'm a terrible person, but if I want a caramel apple, I'll eat one regardless. Everything these days is apparently a huge listeria risk, but I feel the likelihood of being the unlucky one that gets it is really pretty slim.
So how does one eat a caramel apple? I'm pretty sure I always bypass them because they look difficult to eat. I do want to eat an apple dipped in caramel tho.
So how does one eat a caramel apple? I'm pretty sure I always bypass them because they look difficult to eat. I do want to eat an apple dipped in caramel tho.
Not gonna lie, this just makes me want a caramel apple. I'm not worried about it.
I do have the same issue as @grapesoda1111, though. They're so hard to eat, so that would be the reason I don't usually eat them, not because I'm afraid of Listeria.
Not gonna lie, this just makes me want a caramel apple. I'm not worried about it.
I do have the same issue as @grapesoda1111, though. They're so hard to eat, so that would be the reason I don't usually eat them, not because I'm afraid of Listeria.
I hate biting into an apple, I'm a baby and cut it into slices. That's why I would have trouble biting into hard caramel.
Not gonna lie, this just makes me want a caramel apple. I'm not worried about it.
I do have the same issue as @grapesoda1111, though. They're so hard to eat, so that would be the reason I don't usually eat them, not because I'm afraid of Listeria.
I hate biting into an apple, I'm a baby and cut it into slices. That's why I would have trouble biting into hard caramel.
The caramel isn't hard, or if it is, throw that shit away because it's old. You can always cut the caramel apple into slices if that works for you.
Not gonna lie, this just makes me want a caramel apple. I'm not worried about it.
I do have the same issue as @grapesoda1111, though. They're so hard to eat, so that would be the reason I don't usually eat them, not because I'm afraid of Listeria.
I hate biting into an apple, I'm a baby and cut it into slices. That's why I would have trouble biting into hard caramel.
The caramel isn't hard, or if it is, throw that shit away because it's old. You can always cut the caramel apple into slices if that works for you.
I'll take your word for it. The one time I had one it was hard. I'll make sure to pick one up next time. Listeria can suck it.
So how does one eat a caramel apple? I'm pretty sure I always bypass them because they look difficult to eat. I do want to eat an apple dipped in caramel tho.
Not gonna lie, I cut mine up into wedges and split them with DH. But in the past I have just eaten them right off the stick!
Well, I had a delicious one today from eatable arrangements. It was a green apple slice dipped in caramel, then chocolate with a little salt on top. I had no idea, but it was yummy.
In the fall, we pick apples from a local farm and then slice them/dip them in caramel at home. We eat them on the spot. The reports I've seen seem to indicate that the bacteria grows on caramel apples stored for a few days after having been pierced with the wooden stick (releases the juices that contribute to listeria growth). Who knows... I'm looking forward to indulging a bit.
In the fall, we pick apples from a local farm and then slice them/dip them in caramel at home. We eat them on the spot. The reports I've seen seem to indicate that the bacteria grows on caramel apples stored for a few days after having been pierced with the wooden stick (releases the juices that contribute to listeria growth). Who knows... I'm looking forward to indulging a bit.
That's what I'm thinking. Apples that get dipped and packaged and sent to a store or left on a rack for a day or two. I feel like the chances for a freshly dipped apple from the fair or something would have a much lower risk. The only risk would be getting bad caramel or apples, which could be the case for anything you eat so... I'm getting a caramel apple at the fair this week!
Also. Please, anyone that's concerned about Listeria, please do some research on the probability and statistics of Listeria infection. And why caramel apples are being tied to Listeria. Your risk is pretty slim if you're eating a fresh one and not one that's been sitting around for a while.
Now, excuse me while I go scrounge up some caramel apples. And by scrounge, I mean "shop for."
I'm so jealous!!!! Can come body bring me a Carmel apple after my baby is born?!?!?! Must... Resist... Delicious.... Caramel.... Apples!!!!! A little less then 3 weeks to go until I can indulge is it rude to ask my mom to bring me one to the hospital? If not I'm totally asking!!!
When I brought the listeria conversation up to my doctor at the beginning of my pregnancy, she said to me, "You are much more likely to get listeria from fruits and vegetables than lunch meat or ice cream but I am not going to tell you to stop eating those. You are WAY more likely to die in a car crash than contract listeria but I imagine that you are going to continue to drive during pregnancy and beyond. Be reasonable, don't eat old food that's been left out for long periods. Don't get food from places that look they are never cleaned, etc. These are general rules for eating, not just while pregnant."
I don't know how I missed this thread! I need to go find a caramel apple tomorrow now! After spending 4 years in braces and not being able to bite into an apple, I refuse to now eat apple slices!
Maybe I should've mentioned this in the UO thread, but I'm not into caramel apples at all. Keep your fruits out of my desserts. Also, I haven't seen any listeria outbreak on Reese's (or any of the other candies in the gigantic bag of Halloween candy I got for all 2 trick or treaters we usually get...)
*Edited for grammar
Fur daughter: 02/2011 Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017 *formerly kayemjay*
This post sent me running to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for a Tiger Butter Apple (Apple dipped in caramel, then peanut butter whipped with white chocolate, then drizzled in milk chocolate). I'm so excited to eat it, listeria be damned.
Tonight I fully intend on the indulging in the same dessert I made myself last night. Sliced apples dipped in warm chocolate toffee sauce and sprinkled with toffee bits. So delightful.
WTF!! Why did I open this thread AFTER our local grocery store has already closed ( Now I NEED Carmel dip and apples, deffinetly getting some tomorrow!! I finished a tub of Carmel by myself just a week ago......
UO- not a caramel apple fan here in the least! Blech. Oh and I have been eating raw cookie dough ice cream like it's going out of style and worse with my first pregnancy and I'm still here! Chill with the bacteria scares.
I definitely got side tracked, I meant to post this last night but ended up starting a new thread on a tangent when I thought of the other foods. Our state fair just rolled in and they've taken carmel apples to the extreme...just like everything else there.
And yea, I should have had listeria 100 times too, according to any pregnancy article out there. I love me some Italian subs, prosciutto and crackers, Bree, and fresh cut salami. I just made judgement calls on what felt safe. Don't get it from the old Walmart deli outside of town, don't eat it if it's been sitting out, and I've avoided sushi because I did actually get sick from it a year ago and that just left a bad vibe for the local sushi bars (2 different places in 2 days, not sure which one).
Re: Caramel apples
*sends DH to store for apples and caramel
I do have the same issue as @grapesoda1111, though. They're so hard to eat, so that would be the reason I don't usually eat them, not because I'm afraid of Listeria.
I'll take your word for it. The one time I had one it was hard. I'll make sure to pick one up next time. Listeria can suck it.
Speaking of which, I made these bourbon caramel apples last year. Divine
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https://iowagirleats.com/2014/10/08/bourbon-caramel-apples-with-pecans/Know what else is a breeding ground for bacteria? The human vagina. Come on, people.
Now, excuse me while I go scrounge up some caramel apples. And by scrounge, I mean "shop for."
Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017
*formerly kayemjay*
And yea, I should have had listeria 100 times too, according to any pregnancy article out there. I love me some Italian subs, prosciutto and crackers, Bree, and fresh cut salami. I just made judgement calls on what felt safe. Don't get it from the old Walmart deli outside of town, don't eat it if it's been sitting out, and I've avoided sushi because I did actually get sick from it a year ago and that just left a bad vibe for the local sushi bars (2 different places in 2 days, not sure which one).
Mmmm, is it time for breakfast yet??