Sunday, August 4, 2019

How to make Faux Caramel Apples

Hi Friends,

I am already started to think about FALL!

It has been a very hot summer.

I know the Faux Caramel Apples have been around for years,

 but I make mine a bit different.

To start I use the green apples from DOLLAR TREE.

 I like odd numbers when decorating so I bought 3.






Pull out the stems and remove the tags.





For the sticks you can use, popsicle sticks, twigs from the garden,


paper lollypop sticks or thin dowels.


I had 3, 6'' long dowels on hand so I used those.







I pushed the sticks into the Styrofoam apples until only 4'' of dowel was showing.



I used Tacky glue to hold the stick in place.


Cover your work area with waxed paper.




You will need Glossy MOD PODGE- not the matte.


About 1/2 cup was plenty for 3 apples.


You will also need Acrylic paint to tint the Mod Podge.


My paint was .59 from Joanns' Fabric in the color.... CARAMEL !


I used about 1/2 a bottle or 1 ounce.


Note: The color will darken a bit as it dries!




I used a disposable plastic bowl and plastic spoon to mix.


At this point you start to say...yum...





The next step needs two hands...so no pics !


Holding the stick in one hand, and the spoon in the other- spoon your ''caramel '' over


the apple at an angle over the bowl and let it drip downward.


Continue all the way round the apple - slowly.


The consistency is not as thick as real caramel.


The spoon works so much better than a paint brush!


I like a little apple to show on top and puddle at the bottom-


you may prefer to have more apple show at the bottom.


Try not to touch, set on wax paper and leave alone for now.


If you see any tiny bubbles you can pop them with a toothpick!







After about an hour I was ready to add the ''nuts''.


All of the apples I see others make use corn cob small animal bedding?????


There was no way I was going to buy a huge bag for just the tiny bit I needed-


You all know I'm cheap!


So I use....Steel Cut Oats...I think it looks even more like chopped peanuts than the corn cobs.


Put some oats on a plate.


Pick up your apple by the stick and set in the oats.


Tilt apple and sprinkle near the base with your free hand.





Set back down on a clean piece of waxed paper.





Leave alone for another hour.



Come back to check on your apples, as they dry they look less opaque and more shiny!


When dry, you can set each apple in a cupcake liner.


You can change the liner to match any holiday!



See the color change?






A side view of the apples with vintage Trick or Treat Candy bags.




These apples could fool anyone.











Perfect for Fall staging!












I added some raffia bows and put them on a tier tray that I made

using a vintage rolling pin, cut and a pie tin and pizza pan.





Make sure your family knows these are just for decoration......


They are making my hungry-



If you don't want to make your own, here's a link to get 4 of my apples
already made, each in a cellophane bag for $12

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363105393005



Okay my question for you....

Do you like your Caramel Apples with or without nuts?
Thanks for visiting!
xo Lisa S

63 comments:

  1. What a fantastic project! Great results and very nice tutorial!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kathy
      Thank you so much. They are fun and easy to make.... and they look too real! Let me know if you make some.
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  2. This is the most amazing craft I have seen is a long time. I am going to try to make them. Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Lady Pamela,
      What a sweet comment! Please let me know if you make them.
      Thanks for visiting- xo Lisa S

      Delete
  3. Hi Lisa, I am so ready for fall, too, this is such a great idea, thank you for sharing.
    Blessings,
    Sue

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Sue,
      Fall is too short of a season right?
      Thank you for visiting- xo Lisa S

      Delete
  4. Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 3! Shared.

    ReplyDelete
  5. No way! This is awesome. Completely adorable.
    #unlimitedmonthlylinkparty

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Jennifer
      Thank you! They are making me hungry...and my family is continuing to say make some real ones now ;)
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  6. What an awesome idea. I am going to try this for sure. TFS with #omhgww

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Clearissa, It is so easy! I 'm sure you will be pleased with the results. Thank you for the kind comment so glad you stopped by!
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  7. What a cute idea and they looks so realistic! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm--pinned!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Cecelia
      They were so fun to make.Thank you for the pin.
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  8. This is so clever, Lisa, and they look so real! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's, you are being featured on my blog tomorrow night.

    ReplyDelete
  9. wonderful presentation and plating. Looks so yumm and followable. Thanks for joining us in Bloggers Pit Stop - Pit Stop Crew

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Menaka
      Thank you so much for the kind words.
      Sorry to fool you :)
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  10. I saw this on one of the link parties and was called to check it out. I couldn't imagine what you did to make then faux but you certainly did not disappoint.

    ReplyDelete
  11. What a fun project for fall and I am going to get started on mine this weekend! I just love your special projects. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday,444 and hope you have a great week!
    Miz Helen

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Miz Helen
      Let me know how they turn out.
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  12. Congratulations, Lisa! Your post will be featured this week at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home! Stop by to see it! --Jennifer

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Jennifer
      You are the sweetest! Thank you so much- see you there!
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  13. How cute is this idea for Fall decorating. I'd need to keep them up high so my 4 year old grandson didn't attempt to eat it.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Marie
      Thank you for the kind comment! My Dad didn't believe they were fake and he kept touching them!
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  14. I thought those were real until I actually read the post! Great job!
    Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.

    ReplyDelete
  15. LOVE these! So clever, and fun for decorating.

    I have chosen these are one of my features at this week's Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make Link Party, which goes live tomorrow (Saturday) at 5pm EST.

    Alexandra
    EyeLoveKnots.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Alexandra
      Thank you so much!
      I will see you there-
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  16. Lisa,
    Just when I think you can't get any more creative, you do. I can't believe they are not real. Congrats, you are being featured at Happiness Is Homemade.
    https://eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com/2019/08/happiness-is-homemade_17.html
    Hugs,
    Bev

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Bev
      You are so kind!
      I am so grateful to you- you bless my little heart!
      Thank you for hosting and featuring my apples.
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  17. these are awesome! you are one creative lady! Now I am going to have to try this out!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kelly
      Thank you! It's easy and I know you will be pleased with the results.
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  18. How absolutely darling! Thank you for sharing it. It makes a perfect Fall and Halloween decoration. I love how you used it in your vintage vignette. It looks so real! I imagine I could change out the caramel color for red and make red candy apples too for those who are fond of them? So much fun..

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you! One warning- It makes you so hungry!
      Let me know how the candy apples turn out.
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  19. These TOTALLY fooled me, Lisa! At Tuesday Turn About, I saw the preview and was like, "Faux Caramel Apples... What?" Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Julie!
      They look so real close up too-
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  20. These look so pretty, and so realistic, Lisa! What a great fall decoration! Thank you for sharing with the Hearth and Soul Link Party.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. April
      Thank you! I am having a lot of fun with them.
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  21. Fantastic, and so REAL looking! Pinned!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Rita
      Thank you so much. I appreciate the pin.
      They look so real and the 'nuts' help. They are standing up to a whole lot of touching too!
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  22. Thanks for sharing this at Tuesday Turn About, Lisa! Your faux caramel apples really fooled me! I chose your post as one of my features on the blog. I hope you'll stop by again to join the party.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Replies
    1. Thank you Debra!
      They even feel real when you touch them....somebody's going to bite it I'm sure.
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  24. Congrats! Your post is FEATURED at the #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 4. Party open now!

    ReplyDelete
  25. What a fun idea!! Thanks for sharing at My Big Fat Menopausal Life's Share the Wealth Party! Hope to see you at the new one the end of this week.

    ReplyDelete
  26. These came out amazing!! What a fabulous idea. Pinned.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne,
      Thanks for your comment! I appreciate the pin :)
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  27. This is a great project! I have never seen this before but they look awesome and really are a great idea. Thanks for linking up the post this week. #HomeMattersParty

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Donna,
      They really look real in person. Thank you!
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  28. What a fun idea!!!!! I have never seen this before!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Rebecca
      It's nice to meet you!
      Thank you for your comment.
      They look so real. I have a thing for fake food :)
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  29. They look fantastic Lisa... what a great DIY project!
    Thank you for sharing this project at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I'm delighted to be featuring your faux caramel apples at the party tonight and pinning too.
    Hugs,
    Kerryanne

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Kerryanne!
      You are wonderful- I'll stop by.
      xo Lisa S

      Delete
  30. OMG you had me so fooled! These turned out great and featuring when my party opens.

    ReplyDelete
  31. Wow, Lisa - these look so realistic! Such a fun idea. Thanks for sharing, Suzanne.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Very clever especially the nutty steel cut oats.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kris
      Thank you so much. I wanted to use something that looked realistic and safe around kids and animals.
      xo Lisa S

      Delete

Decorating a Small Flocked Tree

Hello! I found these 10'' flocked bottle brush trees at the Dollar tree. I wanted to see if I could decorate these small trees.  I g...