Description
These Halloween Candied Apples are a festive and fun treat perfect for the spooky season. Coated in vibrant Wilton Candy Melts and decorated with creepy candy eyeballs, these apples combine a crunchy, tart bite with a sweet, colorful shell. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, they make a playful and eye-catching treat for parties, trick-or-treaters, or Halloween-themed gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 12 medium apples (such as McIntosh or Granny Smith), washed and polished dry
- 12 wood treat sticks
Candy Coating and Decoration
- 12 ounces Wilton Candy Melts (choose colors like Lavender, Green, and Orange for Halloween)
- 1 package Wilton Candy Eyeballs (small-sized, medium-sized, or a mix)
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Thoroughly wash and dry each apple to ensure the candy coating sticks well. Insert a wood treat stick firmly into the stem end of each apple, making them easy to dip and hold.
- Melt Candy Melts: Place the Wilton Candy Melts in a microwave-safe bowl and melt them according to package instructions, usually heating in 30-second intervals and stirring in between until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Apples: Holding each apple by the stick, dip it into the melted candy until fully coated. Allow excess candy to drip back into the bowl to avoid thick clumps.
- Add Candy Eyeballs: Before the coating sets, press the Wilton Candy Eyeballs onto the surface of each apple to create fun, creepy eyes. Use multiple eyeballs to create a Halloween monster effect.
- Set and Cool: Place the dipped and decorated apples on a parchment-lined tray to cool and harden completely. This usually takes about 30 minutes at room temperature.
Notes
- This Halloween treat has its eyes on you! Brightly-colored Halloween Candied Apples are sweet, fun, and take only 30 minutes to make.
- Make sure apples are completely dry before dipping to prevent the candy from sliding off.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking while the candy coating sets.
- You can mix and match candy melt colors for a more festive look.
- Store candied apples at room temperature and consume within 1-2 days for best freshness.
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
