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Each fall season, I am tempted by those yummy caramel apples at the supermarkets. As much as I would LOVE to buy one per trip to the grocery store, I resist. Reality is, I would never finish one caramel apple in one sitting (well…I might, actually!) and the size of those apples just make the messy eating gets messier.
But I REALLY want to get into the fall holiday spirit and what represents yummy holiday fall treats more than candy apples? Oh, I so fancy deliciously tart, crunchy, and sweet caramel apples that I can finish in just a few bites MINUS the mess. So I decided to make mini candy apples! These bite size yummies satisfied my cravings perfectly.
Ingredients are fairly simple and straightforward.
Crab apples are pretty abundant in the fall and winter seasons. Depending on where you live, you may have wild crab apple trees growing nearby (go pick them!). I used organic crimson gold crab apples. Although they are in the crab apple family, they may be twice as big as typical crab apples.
Twice as big as the norm but still mini in size compare to regular apples! So perfect for what I want to do w/ them!
Steps: (1) Add twigs to the apples (2) Dip them in caramel (follow caramel apple kit) (3) Sprinkle sparkly sugars over the caramel coating (4) Let set in the refrigerator
How festive and delish do these look?! They are so perfect for those holiday gatherings that you host each yr! Your guests will love you to bite-size pieces!!
Size comparison.
This is how it looks inside. I have to say (although I may be bias) that these are the BEST candy apples I’ve EVER indulged in. Crimson gold apples are so yummy to begin with. They have the perfect tartness and crunchiness to them- add some sweetness of the caramel and they are heavenly!! AND the sugar crystals pop b/w your teeth- pure awesomeness!
Can’t wait for my Z to get big enough so I can make these w/ her!
I think these are the cutest and yummiest things I’ve ever made!
PS. The leaves are from our maple trees. I picked a few and glued them to the twigs. You can use whatever leaves you have around your house!
These are sublime! Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks Eva! Best, Kellie
what a festive and elegant blog you have Kellie, you encapsulate joie d’vivre
thanks for the follow, Lillian
Sprinkles and Minis! Two of my favorite things. Love!
YES, I am a pig, love those apples.
I love your blog!
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beautiful and super festive photos !!!
Those are so cute! Nice pictures.
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Sweets to the Sweet♥
Love this! What a beautiful centerpiece it makes too.
Brilliant–especially the leaves from your trees glued on. Pure genius!
I totally loved this post! I am anxious to be able to try this!
Means so much to me! <3
By the way thanks so much for liking my post and I believe you are my first follower!
Thanks and you’re welcome! I think it’s important for bloggers to support each other! Good luck on your blog. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the journey! Best, Kellie
Those look delicious! I love the mini apples because my children never finish the big ones! Plus they’re perfect for little hands to hold
These are adorable and your food photography is beautiful!!!! Makes me want to try harder
Lol
Blessings to you,
Sherri Ohler
Love these! Makes me think of all things autumnal and festive.
I SO agree! Have a great day. Best, Kellie
gorgeous pictures and great recipe. i just drooled.
I LOVE these! I must add this to my list of projects I have to do. Gorgeous project!
These will definitely be on my holiday dessert list. Thanks!!!!
I’m on a mission for mini crab apples. Love this!
so cute!
I love the idea of mini’s and your presentation of them is lovely!
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You take really gorgeous pictures. I wish Santa will surprise me with a 5D MKII or MKIII! Great post, Kellie. As always!
These are the cutest things EVER!
These look amazing – and delicious!
Thanks for the follow!
And I like the sugar caramel apples 
WOW I love this! I’m so going to do it…beautiful pics! I’ll have to post some..but I’m a crappy pic taker..seriously..like UBER crappy..but that’s ok..bc it’s all about spending time with my kiddos!
Again love it!
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these look too good to eat!
Those are adorable and your photos are phenomenal. I can’t eat caramel apples because they’re too big and too tart for me but these sound awesome and they look so cute.
So adorable and creative ! Your food photography is also outstanding. Thank you so much for subscribing to my blog. And if this post is any indication, I know I’m going to have a blast browsing through yours. Bella
Gosh, these are adorable and very well presented!!
Thanks dear!!
Ah this looks delicious! Perfect for fall!
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They look delicious and pretty!! The perfect thing to serve at a holiday party!!
I agree… a MUST for the holidays!!
They look so yummy!
They look delicious! I can’t finish a big apple, it’s too much, these small apples are a great solution.
Yes, they are! You must try!!
So adorable and lovely!
So cute, they look like little jewels done that way.
Thanks! That’s a nice way of saying it “jewels”…why didn’t I think of that?!
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These are delicious! tried them and LOVED them …
Very creative and very well presented, nice post!!