Oct. 18, 2008 - Family Night
Benjamin didn't feel well Friday evening, but he had perked up quite a bit by Saturday so we decided to make Mini Caramel Apples-an idea I saw on FamilyFun. (A website/magazine that I love getting ideas from!) They turned out well-much better than I thought they would! I've never been a big fan of the big caramel apples-but these were the perfect caramel/apple ratio and MUCH, MUCH easier for little hands and mouths to handle!
First we melted caramels, used a melon baller to make "mini" apples, pushed mini popsicle sticks into them, dipped and rolled! We put them in the fridge right away to help them "set".
Aren't they cute?? After we finished we went out to the patio to enjoy the cool fall weather, a nice warm fire and our caramel apples.
FYI: Several commenters on the website had problems with the caramel not sticking to the raw apples. We didn't have this problem-but a good suggestion was made to roll the apples in flour or confectioners sugar to give them a "dry coat" first.
Also-save the leftover "big" apples after you've melon-balled them-you can simmer them on the stove with cloves and cinnamon sticks for a nice "fall" aroma in your house!
Comments
Oct. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Very nice idea Elizabeth!
Heidi
Oct. 20, 2008 - Sigh
Posted by Anonymous
I want to be like you...
Oct. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Previous comment from...Dovey
Oct. 22, 2008 - :)
Posted by eworpell
And I have often wanted to be like you....
