Foodie Friday: How Do You Like Those Candy Apples?

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As a child, there was one house on our block that actually gave out "Candy Apples" as their Halloween treats. I also remember that my Mom would not let us eat them. It was very disappointing, but I get it! Ever since childhood, when I think of Halloween, I think of apples covered with gooey caramel, nuts and  chocolate. Any way you slice them, these apples are delicious! Won't you join me in making some this weekend? 

HERE: 16 Creative Candy Apple Recipes

Bloody Caramel Apples

This recipe is different in a big way. With the combination of sugar and sweetened condensed milk, a silky caramel coating is created. It stays on the apples and is deliciously ‘bloody’.
Foodie Crush

Salted Caramel Apple Snickers Cake

An over the top take on cake AND caramel apples! Could anything be more decadent?
Half Baked Harvest

Peanut Butter Caramel Apples
My ultimate treat! The combination of crisp apples, chewy caramel, rich chocolate, and crunchy nuts is delicious and will suit any fall party or get-together.
The Spruce

PS. I found the treat sticks at Amazon

Salted Vanilla Caramel Apples
These apples were boiled first to dissolve the wax. It's a step not everyone takes. I have done it with success, but didn't love how it made the naked apples look. 
Heather Christo

Apple Pie Caramel Apple

Said to taste like an Apple Pie on a stick. Aren't they just so cute and clever?
The Girl Who Ate Everything

Chocolate Apple Treats
With a combination of dried fruit, nuts, Peanut Butter, Chocolate or Butterscotch Chips, White Chocolate and assorted jimmies, these apples take the cake!
Food52 

Triple Dipped S'Mores Apples

Do these not look perfect? Marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers meet their match in a tart Granny Smith. Though the recipe does not state what type of sticks were used, I think I found them at Amazon. The recipe can be found at
Country Living 

Gourmet Caramel Apples
This treat calls for Granny Smith Apples, creating a yummy combination of sweet and sour. Grab a friend, this recipe turns out better when you have more than one set of hands.
Garnished and Glazed 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Stuffed Caramel Apples
These are happening this weekend at my home! Who even knew that stuffing raw apples were even a thing?
How Sweet Eats

S'mores Caramel Apples
This picture is worth one thousand words! Those marshmallows are actually toasted with a chef's torch.
Just Short Of Crazy

Fleur de Sel Caramel Apples
Salt and Caramel sauce go hand in hand. You can't have the best caramel without the salt. This recipe is perfection!
Savoring Time In The Kitchen

How To Make Caramel Apple Shots
Oh people love getting together and doing their shots, don't they?  It's fun, but few are as Fall as these. Of course, the shots are made with real apples and something called butterscotch schnapps. Enough said.
Food Republic

Sea Salt Bourbon Caramel Apples With Spiderweb Chocolate
You will want to make more of the caramel sauce to reserve for drizzling over bowls of ice cream! Having homemade caramel sauce on hand is always a good idea.
Cooking With Cocktail Rings

Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices
"Have you ever had a candy apple but wished there was a little more “candy” in each bite? Problem solved! These candy apples are covered with all of the ingredients in your favorite candy – chocolate turtles." If you are intimidated by making a Caramel Apple, these sweet slices may just be the recipe for you. 
Mom Loves Baking

Bacon Caramel Apples
Sweet and salty is always a winning combination. Why haven't I thought of this?
Babble

Caramel Popcorn Balls
I am taking a little poetic license here, but aren't these wonderful?
Food Network 

Brown Butter Bourbon Caramel Apples
Homemade caramel apples spiked with bourbon and flavored with brown butter. Who could say no to all of that?
Broma Bakery

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Foodie Friday: Perfect Pumpkin Recipes & Cook's Tools For Fall

From now until after Thanksgiving, when it comes to food and home decor, it's all about the pumpkin. We carve them, cook them, and scent our homes with their fragrance. I hear there is a shortage of these pretty little pumpkins. Oh no!  Better get cooking now!

HERE: 21 Ways To Get Inspired

Spiced Pumpkin Souffles

Served with a bourbon sauce, this dessert couldn't be more festive for Fall!

Gourmet

Maple Pumpkin Martini

I wish I liked Vodka, because if I did, I would be sipping this chic concoction right now. Made with Vanilla Stolichnaya, maple pumpkin puree, half and half and more, it's not exactly figure friendly. Well, Boo! Who cares?

Wedding Blog By The Breakers

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

The pure taste of Fall. Use your imagination and blend this syrup in champagne, coffee, or a cocktail. Made in small batches without preservatives.

Dean and DeLuca

Chorizo Sage Mac and Cheese Baked In A Pumpkin

This is a must make for me. What an impressive looking comfort dish! The author tells us that the fragrant aroma of this is just the best welcome home for family and company.

From Away

Maple, Bacon, Pumpkin Tart

Made with puff pastry, this a sweet and savory dish that can be served any time of day. Watch a step by step video at

Gourmet Traveller

Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake

I never thought about chocolate and pumpkin as a delicious duo, but this recipe has me sold!

Life Love and Sugar

Pumpkin and Vermouth Risotto

What an interesting dish and it is certainly company worthy. Made with both Parmesan and Mascarpone cheeses, this is a sophisticated one pan dish.

Gourmet Traveller

Illume Autumnal Votive Set

Even if you aren't baking, your home can smell like a little lov'n from the oven. "Pumpkin Peppercorn: dark brown sugar and cinnamon spice are blended with creamy pumpkin puree and finished with notes of cassia root and warm vanilla sugar." Mmmmm!

Anthropologie

 Toasted Coconut Pumpkin Spiced Latte

Like the author of this recipe, I love the smell of coffee, the idea of coffee, but I do not like the taste of coffee. Add a little something special like chocolate, hot cocoa, pumpkin pie spice, and more, I just may take a sip!

Half Baked Harvest

Pumpkin and Apple Spread

"Perfect for serving alongside cheeses or just piled high onto a cracker with some crème fraîche and fresh thyme leaves."  I plan to keep this spread made all season long for last minute gatherings.

Marc Sievers

Classic Pecan Pumpkin Butter Pie

I am not much of a purist, and the classic Pumpkin Pie just bores me to death. This recipe calls for Muirhead pecan pumpkin butter, which sounds interesting. Between that and the two sticks of butter in the crust, this is one rich pie that gets major style points.

Williams - Sonoma

Chorizo, Pumpkin, and Zucchini Frittata

This is your new brunch staple. The spiciness of the sausage is balanced with the sweetness of the pumpkin.  So good!

The Krooked Spoon

Hand Held Carving Set

If you really want to impress the kiddos, get this set! It's American made of white birch and carbon steel. Surely it will create a pro pumpkin.

Food52

Pumpkin Pie Ice cream with Coconut Cream & Roasted Almonds {Gluten Free}

Could anything be better for topping this season's pecan and pumpkin pies? Made with half coconut sugar and half Sukrin Gold, a natural sweetener.. 

A Tasty Love Story

Pumpkin Pie Pancakes With Cranberry Syrup

Plain pancakes are boring. Shouldn't they be fluffy and festive, like these? This recipe checks all of my required boxes. Give it a try.

Diethood

Pumpkin Empanadas

 Here's a little something different. This recipe turns a savory staple into a sweet treat. What a pocket of pumpkin goodness!

Food52

Pumpkin Lovers Lasagna

This meatless recipe (though it does call for chicken stock) has just the best list of ingredients! Think sage, Fontina, Gouda, escarole, nutmeg and more. Go ahead, serve the unexpected.

Food Network

Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

Now we're talking! The crust is made from chocolate wafers, so no need to worry about pie crust fails. This is a beautiful pie!

Heather Christo

Boozy Pumpkin Milkshakes

Oh my! This year, you may want to just skip the pie and go straight for this shake. It calls for Vodka, but I would switch that out for rum, Yum!

Friends For Frosting

Pumpkin Pie Stuffed Waffles

Oh you guys! How yummy does refrigerated cinnamon rolls "waffled" and stuffed with cream cheese and pumpkin sound? I have a feeling that this will be a fave of Mr. Shop This.

Tablespoon

Pumpkin Spice Caramel Crisp

Sure you could try to make this yourself, but why would you when you can buy it fresh and handmade? I've had it, it is fabulous! Makes a great gift to send for Halloween.

Garret Popcorn

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