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Be sure to go visit these ladies and see their point of view on Autumn, but first, let’s get our caramel apple on!
Sorry pumpkin pie, I know you thought you were the ultimate fall sweet but you have lost your place at the top. The caramel apple is where it’s at! And what could be more Autumn than a pumpkin look alike?
Supplies:
- Large granny smith apples
- Kraft caramels
- Wilton vanilla flavored orange candy melts
- Grapefruit knife or sharp pointed knife
- Clean sticks
- Plastic freezer bag
- Ribbon
1. Give your apples a good wash.
3. Wrap the bottom of the stick with freezer bag so that none of it will actually touch the apple. {Not that you actually east the core anyway} Place the stick over the stem and push down firmly to secure the stick, but not go all the way through.
4. Unwrap your caramels and place in a microwave safe bowl. Add 2 Tbsp water and microwave in 1 minute increments, stirring each time until smooth and runny. Tilt your bowl to the side and dip, rotating the apple to get an even coat. Let the caramel drip and once it slows down scrape the caramel from the bottom of the apple. Otherwise, you will have a huge puddle form at the bottom.
5. Place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper sprayed with pam so they won’t stick. Place them in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to set the caramel.
6. Melt the candy melts according to package. I believe it was on 50 percent power for 30 seconds at a time stirring between. Dip the same way as the caramel and scrape if you want a round pumpkin. For the ridges pumpkin, place a spoonful of candy coating on the top of the apple and push down using your spoon. Continue all around the apple until covered. Place on a new sheet of Pam sprayed wax paper and place in the fridge to set.
7. Trim your freezer bag down by the stem. Add a green ribbon for a little something extra.
I think both versions are delightful. I think next time I will add a little cinnamon sugar sprinkled over the candy coat for some added flavor and texture.
Add a little treat bag around the apple and they make a great little gift!
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Yummy! There really is something about caramel apples that I just can’t get enough of. Yours turned out darling. Whenever I make some, the caramel ends up being a hard rock mess. Maybe I should try using your instructions next time
These look both delicious and gorgeous! My kids are going to love these!
xoxo,
amy
OH MY GOSH…that’s just dangerous!!! I love caramel apples and I love how you packaged those cuties!!! Very creative! Thanks for letting me join you this month on POV! I really had a great time!
Yum and so cute! I love the sticks and my boys would think that was so cool. As soon as I can eat stuff like this again it’s on my list to make.
Darling michelle! I love the branches…so cute.
Cute, Michelle! I love the use of the freezer bags… awesome idea. I could really go for one of these right now
Nice job!
Hey Michelle! These are so cute! Plus, they look delicious!
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!! My daughter’s 16th birthday is on Halloween and I have been racking my brain to come up with teenage friendly activities for her party. I thought of doing caramel apples, but that idea seemed kind of tired and a little bit too young. The addition of the melting candy to make pumpkins seems like the perfect trick. Thank you SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!
I am posting the pic of the caramel pumpkin on my blog (not that anyone reads it) and linked back to this site. I hope that is okay. Thanks! this is the link: http://henckelhouse.blogspot.com/2011/10/birthday-ideas.html
I would love for you to add this amazing idea to my Halloween Traditions link up! I love the idea of using a real stick.