Soothsayer'S Sliced Apples - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 c. pecans, finely ground
6 large, firm apples
1/2 c. sugar
pinch of salt
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. dark corn syrup
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

Place the chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat until it is almost melted.
Remove from heat.
Stir and let cool. Spread the nuts in a small bowl.
Dip the apples into the chocolate and shake off excess, then dip the apples into the nuts to coat the bottom.
Set them 3 inches apart on a lightly buttered tray and refrigerate for 45 minutes.