Description
These Halloween Chocolate Covered Apple Pops are a fun and festive treat perfect for any spooky celebration. Crisp granny smith apple slices are dipped in rich dark cocoa and vibrant orange melting wafers, drizzled with contrasting chocolate, and topped with colorful Halloween sprinkles. Easy to prepare and visually delightful, these pops make a perfect snack or party dessert for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 5 medium/small granny smith apples
Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces dark cocoa melting wafers
- 12 ounces orange melting wafers
Decoration
- Halloween sprinkles
Extras (optional for tips)
- 1 tablespoon Crisco (to thin chocolate if needed)
- Lemon or lime juice (to prevent apple browning)
- Popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Cut each granny smith apple into 4 slices, avoiding the core. Aim for slices slightly less than 1/2 inch thick for stability. Carefully insert a popsicle stick into the center of each apple slice to create the apple pops.
- Melt the Chocolate: In two separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the dark cocoa wafers and the orange wafers. Heat each bowl for 2 minutes initially, then continue melting in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until fully smooth and melted.
- Coat Apple Pops with Dark Chocolate: Dip each side of an apple pop into the melted dark cocoa chocolate. Use a spoon to drizzle some of the orange melted chocolate decoratively over the dark coating.
- Add Sprinkles and Set: Sprinkle Halloween-themed sprinkles onto the coated apple pops. Place each pop on parchment paper or a wire rack to set.
- Repeat for Half the Pops: Repeat the coating and decorating process described above for 10 of the apple pops.
- Coat Remaining Pops with Orange Chocolate: Dip the remaining 10 apple pops into the melted orange chocolate. Drizzle the dark cocoa chocolate on top and finish with Halloween sprinkles.
- Final Setting: Place all apple pops back on parchment or wire rack to allow chocolate to set completely before serving.
Notes
- Store apple pops in the fridge and consume within 1 day for optimal freshness.
- Have all ingredients, toppings, and tools ready before slicing apples to prevent browning.
- Brush apple slices with lemon or lime juice to keep them from browning if not dipping immediately.
- Avoid using the core and cut apples slightly less than 1/2 inch thick for popsicle stick stability.
- If inserting sticks is difficult, secure sticks with a dab of melted chocolate and let set before dipping.
- Dry apple slices with a paper towel if too wet, ensuring chocolate adheres well.
- To thin thick chocolate, stir in 1 tablespoon of Crisco.
- Get creative with decorations such as mini chocolate chips, M&Ms, crushed Oreos, chopped nuts, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, or themed designs.
- Consider making apple spider snacks with melted white chocolate webs or other spooky designs for Halloween fun.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
