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Hocus Pokus Monster Apples

Spooky cauldron apples with fun monster eyes for halloween!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 3 people
Calories 530 kcal

Equipment

  • apple sticks
  • 2 mixing bowls, one sort of deep and one small
  • parchment paper
  • spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 3 apples
  • green food coloring gel Americolor Brand in Leaf Green
  • 12 caramel squares
  • 5 oz (1/2 a bag of Wiltons 10oz) of black chocolate candy melts
  • Halloween sprinkles
  • 1-2 tsp paramount crystals or coconut oil (Optional -see notes)
  • apple sticks

Instructions
 

  • Wash and wipe apples with a clean cloth or paper towel. Make sure they are completely dry. Any moisture could make the candy not set properly.
  • Push apple sticks in the tops of the apples and place them on a dry surface.
  • Melt the chocolate in a deep bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds and then 15 second intervals until is melted. (Optional: Add 1-2 tsp of coconut oil or 1-2 tsp of paramount crystals to thin the chocolate).
  • Dip an apple in the chocolate almost to the top.
  • Pull the apples out of the chocolate and scrape the bottom of the apple on the bowl on the bowl and place on parchment paper. Repeat with last 2 apples.
  • Place the apples in the refrigerator for 15 mins to solidify the chocolate.
  • A couple of minutes before removing the apples warm the caramel squares in the microwave for 10-15 second intervals until melted and hot.
  • Add a few drops of green food coloring gel to the caramel and mix until the desired shade of green is archived.
  • Remove the chocolate covered apples from the refrigerator.
  • While the apples are cold, spoon the caramel over the top of the apple. You have to move quickly because the hot caramel will melt the chocolate a bit.
  • Add sprinkles to the caramel and place the apple back in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to cool the caramel and stop the chocolate from melting. If the toppings are not solid then leave them in for 10 minute intervals.
  • Remove apples and enjoy!

Notes

TIP: If you don’t want to melt caramel squares you can use store brought caramel sauce. Just make sure to put them in the freezer not the refrigerator so it solidifies.
Bakers use paramount crystals or coconut oil to thin chocolate so it comes out fluid-like and really smooth. It does not change the flavor of the treats. The rule is to work in 1 teaspoon into a batch of melted chocolate and see how it works for your recipe. Then add a teaspoon at a time until you get the right consistency. Be aware: Adding too much will make the chocolate too thin.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 618mgSugar: 56gCalcium: 101mgIron: 6mg
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