Caramel Apple Place Cards

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This simple DIY project adds an element of surprise and interest to your fall dinner party. It’s whimsical and nostalgic when used on an autumn tablescape, and perfectly on brand when used for a kids table.

Follow the recipe for the caramel sauce in the recipe card, and incorporate the helpful tips provided below. These are a make-ahead task so plan accordingly. I suggest making them a day ahead and keeping in the fridge overnight.

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How To Make Them

1. Place the sticks into the clean, dry apples at the stem end and chill.
2. Dip the apples into the Kraft caramels first, following the directions on the package; let them set up for an hour in the fridge.
3. Then dip them in melted white candy bark, again according to package directions, and sprinkle them with a cinnamon-sugar mixture before setting them in the fridge again.
4. When ready to decorate your table, tie name card tags onto the end of the apple sticks.

Expert Tips

• Instead of using wooden apple sticks or lollipop sticks, use real twigs! A twig about the same size around as a pencil works great!
• Refrigerate your apples before dipping them in caramel, before and after dipping them in candy coating or chocolate, and until you’re ready to set them out. The coldness of the apple will help the various layers stay put.
• When you are ready to put the apples on the table, place each one on a flattened cupcake wrapper or paper doily instead of directly on the table or plate.
• Use leaf-shaped tags or other themes and write the names using a thin pen. Use baker’s twine, jute, raffia, or thin ribbon to tie on the tags.
• You can wrap these in cellophane bags for guests to easily take them home as a party favor.

Serving Suggestions

Add these to an apple themed party, or serve them on a buffet at a pumpkin carving party.

Create a menu with an apple theme and serve goat cheese crostini with apple chutney for an appetizer, kale and apple salad with walnuts as a starter course, and apple galette for dessert.

Add spiced apple pie cocktails for your signature drink and you have a fabulous party plan.

This project was created for CAH by Melissa from Lulu the Baker.