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EXTRA-BIG IDEAS FOR YOUR EXTRA-FUN FAMILY
APPLE
LOLLIPOPS!
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Made with a melon baller, these tiny treats
capture all the fun, flavor, and spirit
of the season. Plus, they’re the perfect
size for little hands.
1. TURTLES
Dip apples in melted chocolate. Place
on the parchment paper–lined plate and
chill in the fridge for 10 minutes until set.
Melt chewy caramel candies (we used
Kraft’s) according to package directions,
adding water to thin as necessary. Let
cool slightly—piping hot caramel will
melt the chocolate—then spoon over the
apples. Immediately press chopped
pecans on top. Chill for 10 minutes more.
BY KATIE CHOI
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Want perfect spheres? Press
very firmly into the apple
flesh with your melon baller
and twist with your wrist!
WHAT TO DO
Line a couple of plates with parchment
paper (you’ll need these for chilling the
pops), then peel several Granny Smith
apples. Use a melon baller to scoop out
mini apple “balls.” Pat them with a paper
towel, getting them as dry as possible.
Insert a lollipop stick and get ready to
dip! (Be sure to pat dry again before you
dunk.) Our top flavor combos:
2. S’MORES
Microwave marshmallow crème (like
Marshmallow Fluff) at 50 percent power
for 30 seconds, then dip apples. Chill for
10 minutes. Drizzle apples with melted
chocolate and then roll in grahamcracker crumbs. Chill again for another
10 minutes.
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3. CONFETTI
Dip apples into melted white candy
melts. Immediately roll in rainbow
sprinkles. Chill for 10 minutes.
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4. PEANUT BUTTER CUP
Microwave together ½ cup peanut
butter chips and 1 Tbs. butter at 50
percent power for 30-second intervals,
stirring between each, until just
melted and smooth. Dip apples. Chill for
10 minutes. Dip apples in melted
chocolate. Chill for 10 minutes more.
5. CINNAMON SPICE
Dip apples in melted white candy melts
and immediately sprinkle on cinnamon
sugar. Chill for 10 minutes. Melt chewy
caramel candies according to package
directions, adding water to thin as needed.
Spoon the caramel over the apples. Chill
for 10 minutes more.
These are best enjoyed the same day!
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BIZ JONES
FOOD STYLING BY HADAS SMIRNOFF
PROP STYLING BY MARTHA BERNABE
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