I used both chocolate and vanilla flavored bark coating from the baking aisle in the grocery store. Follow the directions on the back of the package for melting.
I inserted a ‘food-safe’ twig in the apple prior to dipping but you could use a craft stick or dowel.
Since I didn’t have access to an apple tree, after much googling, I determined that our River Birch trees are considered ‘food-safe’.
There is a bit of a trick to making these treats~
you need to let the chocolate set up a bit,
before using the sprinkles, but it once the coating begins
to harden, it happens quickly.
Dip your apples into the chocolate coating and let the excess chocolate drip off your apple and back into your cauldron. . .
Set your dipped apples onto wax paper and spoon the sprinkles onto the apples while the chocolate is setting up (rolling the apples in the sprinkles rather than sprinkling them on makes a scary mess ).
I mixed part of vanilla with the chocolate together in a separate bowl to swirl together and coat a few of the apples.
The candy bone sprinkles took more time, placing them right before the chocolate was set, otherwise they slide down the chocolate coating in an avalanche for a bone chilling effect. . .
Your apples are spookily festive Mary! Lovin’ the little skull bottle and what’s it say about me that a Skeletini sounds good even at 6:30 in the morning! Please don’t answer that:@)
Creepy and pretty at the same time! I love the apples you made with the secret ingredient! Very creative!!!! Something sweet and grown up too. Yummy and Boo!
I knew you’d cook up something fun for Michael Lee’s Fall challenge, dear Mary! Big and little kids will love your yummy, apple treats. What beautiful pics as always. Happy haunting….xo
Hi Mary, As usual I have gotten lost visiting your fascinating links to the birch tree and crystal vodka sites. You are the most fun mad scientist I know and next time I visit my orthopedist or optometrist I will think of you. We used to chew on little birch branches–they taste like beech nut gum! Linda
OH that was so fun, i was like a little kid taking in all your scary delights! you did such an excellent job i am getting queasy about my little experiment now! the tiny apples are darling, i thought now who will eat all those giant apples, but tiny even i could manage… who am i kidding, i could manage all jumbo apples alone too! fabulous spooky staging, loved your use of sprinkles, will be fun to see how everyone handled them…
How much fun is this!! Your little apples have so much personality and the swirly ghost ones just crack me up! Your patience is bone chillingly awesome, all your different techniques to achieve the different sprinkle effects~ and the cocktail, wow, love the skeleton martini glass! Your photos show clearly how much delight you were creating!! Michael Mead could take tips from you! Sign me up to buy your first book :)
Jenna
I have never seen prettier caramel apples Mary! I have quite a few small apples from our apple picking over the weekend, and now I know what I will use them for ;o) The prize package has arrived and I am smitten with all the goodies. It gave me several ideas for Halloween! Thank you!
Mary, I knew you would have fun playing with the tubes of sprinkles. What a darling idea to add the labels. You always find the perfect details!
Originally I had planned to make caramel apples and pretzel sticks along with my moon pie project, but being away from home and time restraints didn’t allow the extra play. Now I have your excellent model of the petite apples to make these for a treat.
Thanks for sharing the fun! ~ Sarah
You have got to be the cleverest, most creative person I know! I absolutely want a SKELETINI!!!!!!!!!!! We take our beverage of choice to the get together at the clubhouse tomorrow night so THIS will be my choice for sure!! Thanks!!!!!
Mary,
You never cease to delight me with your creative way with words paired with your fabulous original masterpieces in food and table settings. Have a wonderful weekend.
Mary, you could knock me over with a feather! Each time I see your posts I think “no one could top that” but you DO, every single time. I’m in awe of your fantastic creativity, and am so HAPPY you share with us!
Happy, happy Foodie Friday. Have a wonderful weekend too! ~mari
You did a great job, Mary! Have fun eating all that, lol. I am in a sugar coma, we just ate what I made in lieu of dinner!
Do the candy melts work better on the apples? I always use melted choc., but it can be tricky.
What more could you ask for…the cutest creepy apples and a “Skeletini”…my kind of Halloween treat!…Love the way you re-labeled the lab tubes!!!…have a wonderful weekend Mary!
I adore all your scarys, they are the coolest love the cocktail glass with the silver bottom…love all the black goulie stuff, such a fun post…Halloween yay..Phyllis
I just love Candy apples and yours look so inviting! What a fun post today and you always have just the right props. You did a great job with the mystery ingredient and I am so glad you included a cocktail…looks like a fun party!
Mary, each time I visit, I think, Mary has outdone herself. But the truth is, every post is a marvel to behold, transporting me from Sick Bay to a place where I could stay forever and ever. As I look at your photos, I know that Something Marvelous This Way Comes. I love the apples and the Skeleton Martini! And the way you repurposed the test tubes is pure genius. Such a fun post! Thanks so much for making my whole face light up with a smile! My internet has been hiccupping, preventing me from telling you how much I adored your post. Every photo is a joy. Thank you again! xx
Your apples are spookily festive Mary! Lovin’ the little skull bottle and what’s it say about me that a Skeletini sounds good even at 6:30 in the morning! Please don’t answer that:@)
Cute as a button on a spider’s nose!!
Halloween cuteness, Mary! This looks like fun.
What fun! I’ll take a Skeletini, please. Happy Halloween!
Creepy and pretty at the same time! I love the apples you made with the secret ingredient! Very creative!!!! Something sweet and grown up too. Yummy and Boo!
Creepy cuteness. You have the best ideas!
I too, will take a Skeletini👀🎃👻🍸. Love the apples! So inviting for both kids and adults🍎
Great ideas as usual, Mary style!
I knew you’d cook up something fun for Michael Lee’s Fall challenge, dear Mary! Big and little kids will love your yummy, apple treats. What beautiful pics as always. Happy haunting….xo
Hi Mary, As usual I have gotten lost visiting your fascinating links to the birch tree and crystal vodka sites. You are the most fun mad scientist I know and next time I visit my orthopedist or optometrist I will think of you. We used to chew on little birch branches–they taste like beech nut gum! Linda
After seeing that “skeletini” recipe…I “might” just start to like Halloween… :) franki
They are adorable. Love all the creativity that went into them.
~MarY~
You are so creative its creepy !! :) AgAiN love it all !!
I don’t know where you find the time to have such fun !!
Have A delightful day !
Paula
IN.
OH that was so fun, i was like a little kid taking in all your scary delights! you did such an excellent job i am getting queasy about my little experiment now! the tiny apples are darling, i thought now who will eat all those giant apples, but tiny even i could manage… who am i kidding, i could manage all jumbo apples alone too! fabulous spooky staging, loved your use of sprinkles, will be fun to see how everyone handled them…
Delightfully Delicious! I love how beautifully you *play* with your food, Mary! Great ideas & some wonderful photos, too.
How cool, you have inspired me. I’m going to pick up stuff to make candied apples with my son after school! Thanks!
How much fun is this!! Your little apples have so much personality and the swirly ghost ones just crack me up! Your patience is bone chillingly awesome, all your different techniques to achieve the different sprinkle effects~ and the cocktail, wow, love the skeleton martini glass! Your photos show clearly how much delight you were creating!! Michael Mead could take tips from you! Sign me up to buy your first book :)
Jenna
Oh Mary these are wonderful ideas! I love the drink! Just too cute!
Sherry
I have never seen prettier caramel apples Mary! I have quite a few small apples from our apple picking over the weekend, and now I know what I will use them for ;o) The prize package has arrived and I am smitten with all the goodies. It gave me several ideas for Halloween! Thank you!
Mary, I knew you would have fun playing with the tubes of sprinkles. What a darling idea to add the labels. You always find the perfect details!
Originally I had planned to make caramel apples and pretzel sticks along with my moon pie project, but being away from home and time restraints didn’t allow the extra play. Now I have your excellent model of the petite apples to make these for a treat.
Thanks for sharing the fun! ~ Sarah
Decorating little apples was the perfect way to use the Creepy Sprinkles. What a clever and very fun post.
You have got to be the cleverest, most creative person I know! I absolutely want a SKELETINI!!!!!!!!!!! We take our beverage of choice to the get together at the clubhouse tomorrow night so THIS will be my choice for sure!! Thanks!!!!!
Mary,
You never cease to delight me with your creative way with words paired with your fabulous original masterpieces in food and table settings. Have a wonderful weekend.
Judith
Mary, you could knock me over with a feather! Each time I see your posts I think “no one could top that” but you DO, every single time. I’m in awe of your fantastic creativity, and am so HAPPY you share with us!
Happy, happy Foodie Friday. Have a wonderful weekend too! ~mari
You did a great job, Mary! Have fun eating all that, lol. I am in a sugar coma, we just ate what I made in lieu of dinner!
Do the candy melts work better on the apples? I always use melted choc., but it can be tricky.
What more could you ask for…the cutest creepy apples and a “Skeletini”…my kind of Halloween treat!…Love the way you re-labeled the lab tubes!!!…have a wonderful weekend Mary!
terrific ideas!
i love your posts. ann
I adore all your scarys, they are the coolest love the cocktail glass with the silver bottom…love all the black goulie stuff, such a fun post…Halloween yay..Phyllis
I just love Candy apples and yours look so inviting! What a fun post today and you always have just the right props. You did a great job with the mystery ingredient and I am so glad you included a cocktail…looks like a fun party!
Hey, everyone!!! Party @ Mary’s!!!!!!!!!!
I love the little ribbons and sticks on the candied apples best….so cute!
I’ll take two!
Mary, each time I visit, I think, Mary has outdone herself. But the truth is, every post is a marvel to behold, transporting me from Sick Bay to a place where I could stay forever and ever. As I look at your photos, I know that Something Marvelous This Way Comes. I love the apples and the Skeleton Martini! And the way you repurposed the test tubes is pure genius. Such a fun post! Thanks so much for making my whole face light up with a smile! My internet has been hiccupping, preventing me from telling you how much I adored your post. Every photo is a joy. Thank you again! xx
What fun Halloween dipped apples. I like the ribbon you tied on the stick for a finishing touch.
The apples are fabulous, how fun. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Mary, You always do it up right. love those apples with the “eyes”!!
Just wanted to let you know that your apples are featured on my blog! Thanks so much for sharing at The Scoop! Hugs…Debbie
http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/10/20-fun-halloween-ideas.html
LOVE that Skeletini, you have to be more fun than a barrel of monkeys!! I’m featuring this on Be Inspired tomorrow!
Wow!! Love those apples! They are great! Thanks for sharing!!
Oh My Goodness!!!!
How cute are THESE!!!!????
Linking over from Debra’s post but so thrilled I did.
These are just awesome!
Those apples look yummy, but I think I might want one of those drinks, visiting from Debra’s.