Description
Celebrate Halloween with these festive Halloween Candied Apples featuring colorful candy melts and spooky candy eyeballs. Perfect for a fun and easy holiday treat, these apples are coated in vibrant melted candy and decorated to delight kids and adults alike. With simple ingredients and a quick 30-minute prep, these candied apples bring a playful twist to classic caramel apples without the sticky mess.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 package Wilton Candy Eyeballs (small-sized, medium-sized or a combination of both)
- 12 ounces Wilton Candy Melts (recommended colors: Lavender, Green, and Orange)
- 12 wood treat sticks
- 12 medium apples (such as McIntosh or Granny Smith), washed and polished dry
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Begin by thoroughly washing and drying the apples. Removing all moisture ensures the candy melts will adhere smoothly to the surface of the apples.
- Insert Sticks: Carefully insert one wood treat stick into the stem end of each apple, pushing it about halfway through to secure it firmly for dipping.
- Melt the Candy: Place the Wilton Candy Melts in a microwave-safe bowl and melt according to the package instructions, usually heating in 30-second increments and stirring until smooth.
- Dip the Apples: Holding an apple by the stick, dip it into the melted candy until fully coated. Allow any excess candy to drip off before setting the apple upright on parchment paper or a nonstick surface to harden slightly.
- Decorate with Eyeballs: While the candy coating is still tacky, press the Wilton candy eyeballs onto the apples to create spooky eyes. Use as many eyes as you like for a creepy effect.
- Let Set: Allow the candy coating to fully harden at room temperature before serving, about 15-20 minutes. This ensures the candy is set and the decorations stay in place.
Notes
- This Halloween treat has its eyes on you! Brightly-colored Halloween Candied Apples are sweet, fun, and take only about 30 minutes to prepare.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance to the sweetness of the candy coating.
- Make sure apples are completely dry before dipping or the candy won’t stick properly.
- For added flair, you can drizzle contrasting candy colors or sprinkle edible glitter once coated.
- Store apples at room temperature in a cool, dry place for up to 2 days for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 157 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
