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Candy Apples
Candy Apples

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This Halloween, set up a candy apple bar and let your guests create their own unique apple pop! It’s a fun way to enjoy a candy apple your way, with less mess ( you can shove the whole thing in your mouth and keep the caramel where you want it, not on your face or the floor). Each member of our team created their own unique creation. Try them all!

This Halloween, set up a candy apple bar and let your guests create their own unique apple pop!

Prep your apples:

Wash apples (we love Granny Smith) and cut off the top of your apple. Gently scoop out spheres with a small melon baller and insert small sticks (such as non-toxic twigs from your yard or regular cake pop skewers work well, too). Use a pastry brush to cover apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Melt your chocolates and caramel candies and keep them warm in fondue pots. Prepare your toppings and display them in plates and bowls that make dipping easy.

Try one of our team’s creations.

The Significant Other

Dip apple into warm melted caramel, turning to coat evenly.  Dip caramel-coated apple into crushed salted potato chips and then dip again into cooked bacon bits, coating evenly.  - Jen

Peanut Butter Pretzel Time!

Tart apple smothered in Hershey Reeses Peanut Butter Chips, melted dark chocolate, and topped with crushed pretzels and  peanuts. - Danielle

Snap, Apple, & Pop!

A delicious apple dipped in marshmallow sauce and smothered with rice krispies. - JP

The Lighthouse

Dip your Granny Smith apple into melted warm caramel, and swirl to coat evenly.  Dip caramel coated apple into Pt. Reyes blue cheese crumbles and crushed pistachios.  Drizzle coated apple with honey and serve. - Ivan

The Parent Trap

Spread a little bit of peanut butter on top of the apple, or on one side of an apple slice, then put a little dollop of marshmallow fluff on top, and top the whole thing with a good size sprinkle of Oreos. - Mark

The Ghost Story

Let’s be honest, the best part of camping is the s’mores..throw in a little toffee for good measure and bring the bonfire indoors with this dipped delight. Smother apple in marshmallow creme (it’s best if the apple’s skin is exposed so the coating has something to stick to) and quickly sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs and HEATH English Toffee Bits. It's scary good! - Jordan

The Veruca

Apple dipped in caramel and sprinkled with sea salt flakes and a dust of lavendar. - Margot

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  • The Significant Other: Dip apple into warm melted caramel, turning to coat evenly. Dip caramel-coated apple into crushed salted potato chips and then dip again into cooked bacon bits, coating evenly. - Jen
  • Peanut Butter Pretzel Time! Tart apple smothered in Hershey Reeses Peanut Butter Chips, melted dark chocolate, and topped with crushed pretzels and peanuts. - Danielle
  • Snap, Apple, & Pop! A delicious apple dipped in marshmallow sauce and smothered with rice krispies. - JP
  • The Lighthouse: Dip your Granny Smith apple into melted warm caramel, and swirl to coat evenly. Dip caramel coated apple into Pt. Reyes blue cheese crumbles and crushed pistachios. Drizzle coated apple with honey and serve. - Ivan
  • The Parent Trap: Spread a little bit of peanut butter on top of the apple, or on one side of an apple slice, then put a little dollop of marshmallow fluff on top, and top the whole thing with a good size sprinkle of Oreos. - Mark
  • The Ghost Story: Smother apple in marshmallow creme (it's best if the apple's skin is exposed so the coating has something to stick to) and quickly sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs and HEATH English Toffee Bits. It's scary good! -Jordan
  • The Veruca: Apple dipped in caramel and sprinkled with sea salt flakes and a dust of lavendar. - Margot
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