22 Halloween Candy Apple Recipes

Karen Steffens

From Snow White to Twilight, the apple is an undeniable symbol of enchantment, magic, knowledge, and mystery. No wonder Halloween candy apples are a classic favorite at fall festivals, trick-or-treats, trunk-or-treats, and any Halloween party. You can dip and dunk them in caramel, chocolate, sweet candy coverings, and so much more. The fruit, when covered in a rich, shiny glaze is mesmerizing and perfect for a Halloween buffet. From candy-coated to peanut butter and bacon-covered, here are 22 Halloween candy apple recipes that will have you more than ready for your apple-a-day.

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Spooky Candy-Coated Apples

Photo: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Ed Gallagher

Spooky Candy-Coated Apples Recipe

Dipping apples in white candy melts gives them a ghostly apperance perfect for your Halloween party.

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Cinnamon-Cider Candied Apples

Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Rachel Haas

Cinnamon-Cider Candied Apples Recipe

Wash apples well to remove any waxy coating, and dry thoroughly before dipping them. Work quickly, but if the syrup begins to set, you can reheat it over low heat to liquefy.

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White Chocolate-Pumpkin Pie Caramel Apples

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Claire Spollen

White Chocolate-Pumpkin Pie Caramel Apples Recipe

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Candy Apples

Candy Apples Recipe
Dress up caramel or candy apples for Halloween in chocolate and colored sprinkles for treats that will be the hit of the fall carnival.

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Candied Apples

Candied Apples Recipe
Homemade candied apples are a delightfully simple Halloween treat.

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Apple Ghosts

Richard Jung

Apple Ghosts Recipe
Notes: Use small apples, such as those for lunch boxes. If making ahead, let coating firm, then enclose apples with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Look for the wood craft sticks at hobby shops; they're also sold with caramel for coating apples. Save leftover white candy for other uses.

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Candy-Coated Caramel Apples

Candy-Coated Caramel Apples Recipe

Dress up traditional caramel apples with your favorite candies for an eye-catching Halloween treat.

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Bacon-Pretzel-Peanut Butter Caramel Apples

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Claire Spollen

Bacon-Pretzel-Peanut Butter Caramel Apples Recipe
Prepare to swoon when you take a bite of this luscious apple dipped in caramel, bacon, and peanut butter coated pretzels.

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Black-and-White Caramel Apples

Karen Steffens

Black-and-White Caramel Apples Recipe

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Mini Caramel Apples

Photo: Thayer Allyson Gowdy; Styling: Miranda Jones

Mini Caramel Apples Recipe
You get all the satisfaction of a caramel apple in one bite and without a messy chin. If decorating with twigs, make sure twigs are food-safe or use craft sticks.

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Jackson Pollock Candied Apples

Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Jackson Pollock Candied Apples Recipe
Named for the abstract expressionist's signature paint-splattered canvases, these apples make great Halloween treats. Green Granny Smiths go well with the sweet white and bittersweet chocolates, but use any apple you like. Look for wooden sticks at craft supply stores, or use forks instead.

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Granola and Rosemary Cider Caramel Apples

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Claire Spollen

Granola and Rosemary Cider Caramel Apples Recipe

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Chocolate-Peanut Caramel Apples

Karen Steffens

Chocolate-Peanut Caramel Apples Recipe

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Toffee Candy Apples

BECKY LUIGART-STAYNER

Toffee Candy Apples Recipe
You'll need a candy thermometer, wooden sticks, and a heavy sacuepan for these treats.

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Chocolate Caramel Apples with Sprinkles

Karen Steffens

Chocolate Caramel Apples with Sprinkles Recipe

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Pistachio-Orange Caramel Apples

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Claire Spollen

Pistachio-Orange Caramel Apples Recipe

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Caramel Apples

Photo: Charles Schiller; Styling: Lynn Miller

Caramel Apples Recipe

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Dressed-Up Caramel Apples

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Dressed-Up Caramel Apples Recipe

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Candy Apple Quickies

Candy Apple Quickies Recipe

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Chocolate-Toffee Apples

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Chocolate-Toffee Apples Recipe
This must try dessert-on-a-stick is party ready and sure to leave your guests with a sweet taste in their mouths.

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White Chocolate-Toffee Crunch Caramel Apples

Karen Steffens

White Chocolate-Toffee Crunch Caramel Apples Recipe

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Chocolate-Coconut Caramel Apples

Karen Steffens

Chocolate-Coconut Caramel Apples Recipe

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22 Halloween Candy Apple Recipes

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Spooky Candy-Coated Apples

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Cinnamon-Cider Candied Apples

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White Chocolate-Pumpkin Pie Caramel Apples

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Candy Apples

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Candied Apples

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Apple Ghosts

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Candy-Coated Caramel Apples

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Bacon-Pretzel-Peanut Butter Caramel Apples

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Black-and-White Caramel Apples

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Mini Caramel Apples

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Jackson Pollock Candied Apples

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Granola and Rosemary Cider Caramel Apples

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Chocolate-Peanut Caramel Apples

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Toffee Candy Apples

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Chocolate Caramel Apples with Sprinkles

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Pistachio-Orange Caramel Apples

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Caramel Apples

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Dressed-Up Caramel Apples

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Candy Apple Quickies

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Chocolate-Toffee Apples

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White Chocolate-Toffee Crunch Caramel Apples

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Chocolate-Coconut Caramel Apples

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