Jack-O-Lantern Caramel Apple Slice Pops

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Jack-O-Lantern Caramel Apple Slice Pops: Juicy tart Granny Smith apples encased is chewy sweet caramel, dipped in melted vanilla candy, and covered with crunchy sugar sprinkles. Not only is this Halloween Party treat easy to make and cute. It’s also DELICIOUS! 🍏

GET THE KIDS INVOLVED! These fun Jack-O-Lantern Caramel Apple Slice Pops are kids friendly. They DO NOT require any cooking of hot sugar! That’s right! No boiling sugar or candy thermometers.

How to Make Jack-O-Lantern Caramel Apples

Wash and dry apples making sure to remove the wax layer.
Stand apples so the stem side faces up. Slice down on each side of the middle (core).
Dry off any apple juices and water.
Making sure the apple is completely dry, wrap a caramel wrapple around the apple slice. IMPORTANT: It’s very important there are not rips in the caramel or holes. As the apple sits it will produce juice and try to seep out of the sliced apple.
Press stick into the top of the apple.
In a glass microwave safe container (jar or cup), that is deeper and wider than the sliced apples. Add the orange melting candy. Heat 1 minute, stir until melted and creamy. If the candy is not melted, continue heating in 30 second increments.
Dip caramel coated apple slice in melted candy, immediately cover with orange sugar sprinkles.
Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Continue with remaining apple slices.
Place coated caramel apple slices in the refrigerator to harden the candy (about 10 minutes).
Meanwhile prepare the black candy.
Pour candy into a small microwave safe container, heat 1 minute, stir until melted and creamy. If the candy is not melted, continue heating in 30 second increments. Pour melted candy into a squeeze bottle.
Using the squeeze bottle nozzle, draw a face on the apple over the orange sugar sprinkles. Once the face is drawn on the apple, sprinkle black sugar sprinkles over the face. Set aside to harden. Continue with remaining apple slices.

Another Caramel Option

While I love using the Wrapples to make caramel apples the sad thing is that they are a seasonal item (I usually find them in the produce department at my grocery store next to the apples display). So, if you can’t find the Wrapples I have a solution that tastes just as good (maybe even better) and still DOESN’T require any hot sugar!

MAKE YOUR OWN WRAPPLES WITH WRAPPED KRAFT CARAMELS! •Unwrap 6-7 caramels per slice •Place in a small microwave safe bowl •Heat 10 seconds (DO NOT melt, you should be able to mold the caramel) •Place caramel between two sheets of parchment paper •Roll into a 5 inch circle, peel from paper and wrap around apple slice. THIS CAN BE DONE DAYS IN ADVANCE.

Homemade Caramel Apples

I love the deep rich caramel flavor these apples offer. With ingredients like dark corn syrup, maple syrup and molasses your know you’re getting the best caramel apple recipe.

How to Save Leftover Melted Candy

Don’t throw your extra melted candy away. Pour it into a zip top bag, lay it flat to harden, and store at room temperature up to 3 months. When ready to use it again, break off what you need (if you added vegetable shortening don’t add more) and melt.

The Best Apples for Caramel Apples

Sour apples like Granny Smith, Braeburn, Pink Lady, and Cortland are the perfect choice. The sourness of the apple paired with the sweetness of the caramel and candy coating create the perfect chewy caramel apple.

Orange and Black Melting Candy

Candy Melts, Sweetshop Melt’ems, and Sweet Tooth Fairy….any brand will work for this caramel apple recipe.

Jack-O-Lantern Caramel Apple Slice Pops FAQ’s

Can I use Wrapples to make whole caramel apples?

Yes, follow the heating instructions on the wrapper.

Can these Jack-O-Lantern caramel apple slice pops be made using a whole apple?

Yes, if a whole caramel apple is what you’re seeking than this recipe is totally flexible to using whole apples.

I have small apples can I cut the Wrapples in half?

Yes, If your apples are small then using only half of a Wrapples will be enough to cover your apple.

What is the difference between candied apples and caramel apples?

Although they are quite similar, the biggest difference between candy apples and caramel apples is that candy apples have a hard candy coating made from sugar and corn syrup while caramel apples have a caramel coating made from brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and corn syrup.

Why did my caramel slide off my apples?

If the caramel is sliding off soon after being dipped, then the caramel is still too hot – let it cool longer. A candy thermometer is a must for caramel apples.

Can I store leftover melted candy?

Yes, Don’t throw your extra melted candy away. Pour it into a zip top bag, lay it flat to harden, and store at room temperature up to 3 months. When ready to use it again, break off what you need (if you added vegetable shortening don’t add more) and melt.

Why doesn’t the caramel stick to the apples?

Apples have a natural wax coating, and sometimes, an additional food-grade wax coating is added to preserve the apples. The wax is safe to eat, but the caramel doesn’t stick to the wax very well.

What Apple is best for Caramel Apples?

You can use any variety of apple you enjoy such as Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp. Granny Smith are a popular choice for caramel apples because they’re tart, which pairs perfectly with sweet buttery caramel.

Should the apples be cold before dipping in caramel?

Using cold apples is super helpful because it will allow the hot caramel to set faster and adhere to the apple when you go to dip them.

Food Safety—Do I have to refrigerate my caramel apples?

A few hours is fine, unfortunately, people usually set caramel dipped apples out at room temperature for days. This is enough time for bacteria to grow.

How long do caramel apples last?

These fun caramel apples will last for about 2 weeks, stored in the refrigerator.

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Jack-O-Lantern Caramel Apple Slice Pops

Yield: Makes 10 Caramel Apple Slices

Juicy tart Granny Smith apples encased is chewy sweet caramel, dipped in melted vanilla candy, and covered with crunchy sugar sprinkles. Not only is this Halloween Party treat easy to make and cute. It's also DELICIOUS! 🍏

Ingredients

10 (7 inch) apple sticks (or use the ones that come in the caramel package)
5 Granny Smith apples, room temperature
2 (6.5 ounce) packages of Wrapples caramel wraps
2 (12 ounce) bags orange melting candy
1 (12 ounce) bag black melting candy
1 (4.7 ounce) bottle orange sugar sprinkles
black sugar sprinkles

Instructions

Wash and dry apples making sure to remove the wax layer.
Stand apples so the stem side faces up. Slice down on each side of the middle (core).
Dry off any apple juices and water.
Making sure the apple is completely dry, wrap a caramel wrapple around the apple slice. IMPORTANT: It's very important there are not rips in the caramel or holes. As the apple sits it will produce juice and try to seep out of the sliced apple.
Press stick into the top of the apple.
In a glass microwave safe container (jar or cup), that is deeper and wider than the sliced apples. Add the orange melting candy. Heat 1 minute, stir until melted and creamy. If the candy is not melted, continue heating in 30 second increments.
Dip caramel coated apple slice in melted candy, immediately cover with orange sugar sprinkles.
Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Continue with remaining apple slices.
Place coated caramel apple slices in the refrigerator to harden the candy (about 10 minutes).
Meanwhile prepare the black candy. Pour candy into a small microwave safe container, heat 1 minute, stir until melted and creamy. If the candy is not melted, continue heating in 30 second increments.
Pour melted candy into a squeeze bottle.
Using the squeeze bottle nozzle, draw a face on the apple over the orange sugar sprinkles. Once the face is drawn on the apple, sprinkle black sugar sprinkles over the face. Set aside to harden. Continue with remaining apple slices. Makes 10 Caramel Apple Slices🍏🎃

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Jack-O-Lantern Caramel Apple Slice Pops