New Tricks For An Old Treat

The plentiful and abundant offering of apples at my Central Market and the cool, Texas Hill Country breeze inspired this post about one of my favorite fall treats - the caramel apple.

The fasest way I know of enjoying this treat is to pick up a jar of Cajeta (or dulce de leche if made with cow's milk), a Mexican caramel dessert topping available at gourmet or online markets. Slice a Fuji apple, spread on the cajeta and sprinkle with nuts and the delight that comes from eating a caramel apple is mine in moments.

Here are some other new methods for creating an old standard.

The Finer Things
At the Fine Stationery blog you will find a post on Mini Caramel Apples. Originally published by Family Fun, the folks at The Finer Things share Sakurako Kitsa's photo step by step tutorial.

These seem perfect as a youth activity at Halloween or Fall Festival gatherings or as an unepected posh dessert at adult parties.

Simply Recipes
Elise gives you the how to for making authentic, homemade caramel apples.

101 Cookbooks
Heidi Swanson shares a natural version with a caramel made simply of heavy cream, sea salt and honey.

 Mail Order
If you don't have the time or inclination to make your own caramel apples, you find gourmet versions for yourself or as gifts starting at $11.99 at Amy's Gourmet Apples .

Baker's Banter
The bakers at King Arthur Flour take the beloved flavors of caramel and apple and bake them in a cake.

Comments

[* tonya *]

I've had this idea saved from Family Fun. I'm dying to give it a try with the kids this halloween.