Drop Dead Recipes- Caramel Apples – No Corn Syrup!!
It’s October! I bet you all are well into Fall in the Northern Hemisphere- pumpkin spice, leaves on the ground, Halloween not too far away and of course, Canadian Thanksgiving. Well I’m in the midst of a month-long road trip to the South Island of New Zealand! Rhys and I will be doing a 4-day hike, and taking part in all the adventure that Queenstown has to offer. We will be visiting Christchurch, doing some whale watching and so much more!
It happens that we will be travelling in the van on October 31st…so I think for the first year ever, I won’t be dressing up. I LOVE dressing up in costume! I really wanted to be Maleficent this year, but these caramel apples will have to do 😉
I always think of caramel apples when I think of Fall. You can get such great apples this time of year and they are such a customizeable treat. I haven’t had caramel apples in quite a long time, because I just think of the corn syrup used in them. Obviously my version is not a ‘health-food’ by any means, but my aim was to provide an option for a festive Halloween treat without the white sugar and corn syrup. I kept the toppings to raw nuts and dark chocolate, but of course you can use whatever you like.
After several attempts, and I do mean several, I finally found a caramel recipe that I was happy with. It actually tastes identical to the real thing and is just as sticky and gooey and messy- I love it.
Go on over to drop dead clothing to check out the recipe! http://www.dropdead.co/blogs/news/15596156-drop-dead-recipes-caramel-apples
11 Comments
Angie@Angie's Recipes
I haven’t had caramel apples in like CENTURY! It sounds like a perfect autumn dessert.
inspirededibles
How fun!! Your roadtrip sounds heavenly KoKo – enjoy every moment. It’s so true, of all the holidays, Halloween reminds me most of you! I know how much you like to dress up – you are so creative and full of life… you will find a way to make it your own version of fun even while in the van, I just know it :).
Keren @ Just One More Spoon
This looks GOOD! looks like pretty easy to make too!
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Thank you!!! They are very easy… But can be messy!! Haha 🙂 thanks for commenting!
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Yes! Same with me! It is so nice to have one again after so long! 🙂
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Awww you made my day! Thank you Kelly xoxo
Sophiesfoodiefiles
Mmmmmm,….they look so irresistable & delicious! Waw even! I hope all is well with you & Rhys! Xxx
vegan miam
Hi Koko, welcome back! I’m enjoying your travel feed, there are just so many beautiful parts of New Zealand to see and how was Christchurch? I just watched Maleficent last month and it was pretty good! I haven’t had caramel apples in ages and I really want some of that right now! I will check out your recipe, thank you Koko and wishing you a happy Halloween! Safe travels!
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Thank you!! Yes my posts have been few and far between and that will probably continue until I’m home in December. Christchurch was verrrry interesting- it looks like the earthquake happened yesterday! Tons if construction everywhere… But some great innovation for temporary buildings, too! We saw a little mall made out of shipping containers which was really cool!
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Thanks Sophie!!! We are having a great time on the road right now but have very little internet and it will stay like that until I’m home in December. I have all your posts on backlog and I can’t wait to check them out!!! xx
Sophiesfoodiefiles
Welcome back, my dear friend! What a fantastic recipe to try!
I love the sound & look of it!