Homemade Candy Apples
Homemade, decorated candy apples make a great party activity for kids. You can set up all the candies in advance in little bowls. Don't forget the popsicle sticks!
Ingredients
- Apples Granny Smith are great choices
- Melting Caramel or Caramel Candies Usually located in the Produce or Candy Section
- An Assortment of Candies and other Toppings chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, Reese's Pieces, colored and chocolate sprinkles, peanuts, coconut, crumbled Oreos, Butterfingers, etc.
Supplies
- Popsicle Sticks
- Cookie Sheets
- Waxed Paper
- Bowls and Spoons for Toppings
- Paper Plates
Instructions
- Line the cookie sheets with wax paper
- Pour candies and toppings into bowls
- Wash and dry the apples
- Insert a popsicle stick into each apple
- Melt caramel on the stove on low, stirring constantly
- Have each guest dip their apple into the caramel and place on a paper
plate - Each person gets to use a spoon to scoop up and stick on or roll their
apple in their favorite toppings - Set apples on waxed paper sheets to harden. When cool, eat.
Notes
Expect a mess if you're going to be hosting this activity! Fun, but full of crumbs and stickiness.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Candy Apples
Amount per Serving
Calories
396
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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