How do you roll (your apple, that is)? Photo
courtesy Kimberly Reiner | The Sugar
Mommas.

For a family treat or Halloween entertaining, how about a caramel apple bar?

Unlike the crackling-hard red candy apple coating, caramel coating remains pliant and you can press in candies and other garnishes.

Start with this recipe for caramel apples; then pick your toppings.

Also check out our other food bar ideas: breakfast/brunch, lunch/dinner, desserts and drinks/snacks.

Candy & Snack Foods

Look for mini versions of chocolate chips, M&Ms and Reese’s Pieces.

Plus

Nuts

Chop them so they’re easy to roll on.

 
THE PROCESS

1. SET out the plain caramel apples and bowls of toppings with spoons or scoops. Give all participants a soup bowl on a larger dinner plate.

2. SCOOP toppings of choice into the bowl, one-by-one or mixed together.

3. ROLL the apple in the topping(s), pressing hard.

4. TAKE a bite! People can adjust the toppings as they like (something saltier, something crunchier, etc.).

CARAMEL APPLES VS. TOFFEE APPLES: THE DIFFERENCE

For the purpose of candy apples, there’s no difference between “caramel apples,” “taffy apples” and “toffee apples.” The coating is made from melted caramels.

In the world of candy, however, there are distinct differences. Check out the difference between butterscotch, caramel and toffee.