Q1: What is the absolute, number one secret to getting the chocolate to stick to my apples?

The secret is to use very, very dry apples . Most store-bought apples have a natural or a man-made wax coating on their skin. Be sure to wash your apples well under warm water and then to dry them completely with a clean kitchen towel. Any wax or moisture on the surface of the apple is the number one culprit that will cause your beautiful chocolate coating to slide right off.

Q2: What is the best and easiest way to make a perfect spiderweb design with the chocolate?

The secret is to use a contrasting color and a toothpick or a skewer . By piping a spiral of a white chocolate over your dark chocolate base, and then dragging a toothpick through it from the center to the edge, you are creating the classic, beautiful web effect that you see in professional bakeries and cafes. Be sure to wipe your toothpick clean after each drag for the cleanest lines.

Q3: Can I make these Halloween apple pops ahead of time for a party?

Yes, these are a perfect make-ahead party treat! You can prepare them completely and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before your party.

Q4: How do I keep my apple slices from turning brown before I dip them?

The key is to work quickly! However, if you would like to prep your apple slices a little bit ahead of time, you can place them in a bowl of cold water with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice . The acid in the lemon juice is a natural antioxidant that will significantly slow down the browning process. Just be sure to pat them completely and totally dry before you dip them in the chocolate.

Q5: Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of the chopped chocolate?

It is generally not recommended . Most chocolate chips contain stabilizers (like soy lecithin) that are designed to help them hold their shape when they are baked. These stabilizers can prevent the chocolate from melting into a smooth, fluid consistency that is needed for creating a thin, even shell.

Apple Spiderweb Pops (The Perfect Halloween Treat!)

An easy and festive recipe for ‘Apple Spider Web Pops,’ a perfect no-bake treat for Halloween. This kid-friendly project involves dipping thick slices of Granny Smith apple on sticks into melted bittersweet and white chocolate. A spooky spiderweb design is then created on each pop by piping concentric circles of the contrasting chocolate color and dragging a toothpick from the center outwards. The finished pops are chilled until the chocolate is firm.

Author: Evelyn

Ingredients

2 large Granny Smith apples, stemmed
4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate
4 ounces chopped white chocolate
2 teaspoons coconut oil
8 wooden ice-pop sticks

Instructions

Special Equipment: You will need 8 wooden ice-pop sticks and a toothpick.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut each apple lengthwise into 4 thick slices. Cut a thin slice off the rounded back of the two end pieces so they lay flat. Insert an ice-pop stick halfway into the bottom of each apple slice.
In two separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the bittersweet chocolate with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, and the white chocolate with the other teaspoon of coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth.
Dip half of the apple slices completely in the bittersweet chocolate and the other half in the white chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. Let them sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes for the chocolate to thicken slightly.
Transfer the leftover dark and white chocolates to two separate small resealable plastic bags and snip a small corner off each.
Pipe 3 to 4 concentric circles of dark chocolate onto the white chocolate-dipped apples. Repeat with the white chocolate on the dark chocolate-dipped apples.
Working quickly, drag a toothpick through the circles, starting from the center and pulling outwards to the edge to create a spider web design.
Refrigerate the pops for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chocolate has hardened completely.

Notes

This is a fun, creative, and mostly no-bake treat that is perfect for a Halloween party or a festive family activity.
Adding a small amount of coconut oil to the chocolate helps it to melt smoothly and creates a better consistency for dipping.
The spiderweb design is a simple but effective decorating technique that is easy for all ages to create.

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/apple-spiderweb-pops/