Butterscotch Apple Slices
["1 large apple", "1 c. butterscotch chips", "3 tsp. shortening (not butter, margarine or oil)", "1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)"]
["Line tray with waxed paper. Wash apple. Dry thoroughly. Remove core and cut apple into 8 slices.", "Blot dry with paper towels.", "Place butterscotch chips and 2 teaspoons shortening in a medium bowl and microwave on High for 30 seconds until chips are melted when stirred. With fork, dip each slice completely into mixture.", "Tap fork and gently shake to remove excess.", "Place slices on prepared tray.", "In a small bowl, melt chocolate chips with remaining shortening on High in microwave for 15 seconds. With tines of a clean fork, drizzle chocolate over tops of the apples.", "Makes 8 coated apple slices."]
["apple", "butterscotch chips", "shortening", "semi-sweet chocolate chips"]