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An apple dipped in orange candy melts and decorated with black icing to create a Jack-o'-Lantern face.
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Jack-o'-Lantern Candy Apples

Ready to make some spooky Halloween treats? These Jack-o'-Lantern Candy Apples are super easy and fun to create, perfect for parties or a festive snack at home.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Halloween
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 282kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (1) Bag Orange Candy Melts
  • 1 tube Wilton Black Sparkle Gel
  • 4 (8"/20cm) Lollipop Sticks
  • 4 Apples*
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Instructions

  • Prepare a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Set it aside.
  • Melt the orange candy melts in a bowl as directed on the package.
    Melted Orange Candy Melts in a Bowl
  • Insert a lollipop stick into each apple. TIP! It's best to go a little bit on either side of the core, as it can be challenging to insert the stick through it.
  • Dip the apples into the bowl of melted candy, using a spoon to cover them completely.
    Apple on a Lollipop Stick Dipped into Orange Candy Melts
  • Place the candy apples onto the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the fridge to set.
  • Once the apples have set, pipe a pumpkin face onto each one with Wilton Black Sparkle Gel.
    An apple dipped in orange candy melts and decorated with black icing to create a Jack-o'-Lantern face.
  • Place in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Alternatively, once set, you can wrap the candy apples in cellophane and tie them with a ribbon to make a party favor. Enjoy and Happy Halloween!

Notes

*Use your favorite kind of apple. Granny Smith, Fuji, Jazz, and Gala are good choices for candy apples.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg