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Graveyard Candy Apples

Graveyard Candy Apples: Spooky Sweetness for Halloween Fun

Transform apples into delightful Graveyard Candy Apples for a spooky Halloween treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 apples
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Coating
  • 1 bag Caramel Bits
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Black Chocolate Chips optional
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Crushed Potato Chips
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Almonds or peanuts
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
  • 1/2 cup Chopped MnMs
  • 1 pack Candy Eyes
For the Apples
  • 10 pieces Red Apples crisp and juicy
For Preparation
  • 1 cup Hot Water and Vinegar for washing apples
  • 10 pieces Wooden Skewers
  • 1 sheet Parchment Paper for lining tray

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • microwave
  • Ziplock bags
  • Shallow bowls
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the apples in hot water and vinegar for 2–3 minutes, then dry them thoroughly.
  2. Insert wooden skewers into the top of each apple, pushing halfway down for stability.
  3. Melt caramel bits in a microwave for 1–2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  4. Melt white and black chocolate chips in separate bowls using the microwave method.
  5. Prepare toppings by chopping nuts and crushing potato chips, placing them in shallow bowls.
  6. Dip each apple into melted caramel, allowing excess to drip off, and place on parchment-lined tray.
  7. Roll caramel-covered apples in chosen toppings to adhere well to the caramel.
  8. Drizzle melted white and black chocolate over the apples in a whimsical pattern.
  9. Add candy eyes onto the apples before the chocolate sets for a fun, spooky look.
  10. Chill the apples in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow everything to set.
  11. Serve and enjoy your Graveyard Candy Apples on a spooky platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These candy apples can be prepared two days in advance, making them a stress-free option for Halloween parties.

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