What the heck went wrong with my caramel apples? Does anyone know? We got all crafty adding sprinkles and coconut … only to have it all landslide down! I suspect it was too much caramel or maybe waxy apples (we did wash them though). Or maybe I was supposed to put them in the freezer? Whatever the cause, we ate them anyway. And, yes, they were still delicious!
Do you have fun plans for the weekend? We are trick or treating at the zoo and doing pumpkin picking round 2. The kids love carving and I love roasting the pumpkin seeds. Have a fabulous weekend – a few links for your weekend reading are below!
Doable:
Speaking of trick of treating, these candy buckets are so simple & amazing.
How clever are these popsicle sticks puzzles?
Readable:
I found these business tips very useful: why you don’t need a marketing plan.
A read to fill you with positive thoughts, found on Style of a Songbird.
Buyable:
I want all of Penelope and Pip‘s prints.
And hers.
My inner momista needs a pair of wide leg jeans.
I have never successfully pulled off a caramel apple. However, at least even the ugly ones still taste good.
Thanks for linking to my brownie! I’m sorry your caramel apples didn’t work out–I vaguely remember trying to make them as a kid and I think it was a LOT harder than I thought it would be. But hey, if they taste good, that’s what matters most!
Oh no!!! I bet they were still delish:)
Thanks for the fun link round up!
LOL! They still look good to me :)
Thanks for the link luv honey! I would have been eating that caramel off the paper!
Oh no! I’ll bet they were delicious anyway!
This happens to me too! I wonder what the secret to a nicely coated apple is…
As long as they tasted great I don’t think you can call it a total failure! They’re just a more nontraditional version. Have a lovely weekend!
I had the same problem recently! I tried to make caramel apple bites with apple slices and ended up with apple slices in a pool of caramel. I even tried the freezer, but as soon as i took them out, the caramel just slipped right off. Not at all the the pinterest pics!
I wish I could tell you about the caramel apples! But…unfortunately I’ve never been a fan! And trick or treating at the zoo sounds so exciting for the kids! I bet it’s also just as fun watching them enjoy their time, have a great one! And thank you for the links. I always love good links that i wouldn’t have found through other means. :)
Yes, I can attest that they were still delicious, along with the chocolate chip pumpkin muffins!
Fact: I have never made and/or eaten an actual candy or caramel apple. I’ve only done the caramel dipping sauce to dip my apple slices in. But they always look SOOO pretty and delicious and I want one!! Fact #2: I’m going to make caramel apples soon. Maybe for the Halloween party. ;) Have you seen the gourmet ones? They have some they look like tuxedos and more! Here’s one site: http://www.amysgourmetapples.com/ And you can click the link for wedding apples (under caramel apples) to see the tuxedo one.
Also, thanks for the link to my blog! :) I totally appreciate that and you made my day! :)
fail? they still look yummy and edible to me. and apple cider anything – i’m there!
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Next time try this :wash your apples in HOT water to which you’ve added vinegar. The skin will then “have tooth” to which the caramel will stick.
You know I’ve never eaten a caramel apple before? They’re just so intimidating. I love caramel and I love apples, but I also love my teeth and feel like I’m going to chip a tooth if I try one. lol.
I’m going to have to look into caramel apple bites…
what is it about caramels that make them so unpredictable?
i made apple-cider caramel cookies and the center is a caramel
it was supposed to melt and spread and be all ooey gooey in the middle
nope, hard as a rock, couldn’t eat the cookies w/o microwaving them
they were delish, but sheesh!
brett
Apple cider caramel cookies? Um, those do sound delish! Sounds like we needed to trade caramels :)