how do you like them apples? caramel, please

Regardless of the temperature, as soon as we inch toward autumn, I crave apples. I want to pick them, bob for them, bake them into pies, slice them on to salads and drink them in murky, unfiltered cider that has just started to ferment and get fizzy. And, of course, I want to dunk them in caramel and eat them, on a stick and perfectly sticky.

Making caramel apples makes for a fun party activity at kids' parties and is an unexpected but welcome dessert for sweet-toothed party guests of all ages.

Fortunately, websites like Kitchen Krafts have all the tools I need to satisfy my caramel-coated cravings:

• This cute caramel apple dipper melts enough caramel for 6-8 apples.
• And speaking of caramel, you can buy it in 1-pound or 5-pound quantities.
• Pointed paper sticks make quick work of spearing your fruit.
• Feeling fancy? Roll the still-warm caramel in these autumn-colored jimmies (she says, reigniting the jimmies vs. sprinkles debate).
• These apple-decorated boxes (shown above) feature a window to show off your creation and a perforation at the top to pop your stick through. Great for party favors and gifts!

Comments

yummmm! whoever doesn't love caramel apples is lame. great idea for homemade party favors...