Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. Wash Granny Smith apples thoroughly and dry; remove stems and insert wooden skewers into stem ends.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Looking for a way to make caramel apples Halloween-ready? Purchase a package of Trolli gummy worms and insert them into the apple using toothpicks, and you’ll have a Halloween-worthy dessert the kids will love!
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 4
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Granny Smith apples | ||
| 4 wooden skewers | ||
| 1 (12.5-oz) pkg. Hy-Vee caramels | ||
| 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee 2% reduced-fat milk | ||
| Trolli gummy worms | ||
| Canned frosting | ||
| Candy eyeballs | ||
| Chocolate wafers |
Things To Grab
- Wax paper lined baking sheet
- Small microwave-safe bowl
- Skewer
- Toothpicks
Directions
Place unwrapped caramels and milk in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2½ minutes or until caramels are melted, stirring occasionally.
Dip 4 apples, one at a time, into hot caramel mixture; turn to coat and place on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate 1 hour or until caramel is set. Poke holes into apples with a skewer. Use toothpicks to insert gummy worm pieces into holes. Using canned frosting, attach candy eyeballs to the worms. Display with chocolate wafer crumbs to resemble dirt.
Nutrition facts
Servings
480 Calories per serving
1 apple each
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 290mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 102g
- Protein: 6g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 2%
0%
Vitamin C 15%
0%
Iron 2%
0%
Calcium 20%