{"id":77,"date":"2019-10-01T20:16:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T20:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cis-tomsrivercrescent.com\/blog\/?p=77"},"modified":"2019-09-17T20:16:47","modified_gmt":"2019-09-17T20:16:47","slug":"seasonal-festive-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cis-tomsrivercrescent.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/01\/seasonal-festive-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal &#038; Festive Treats!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\">Caramel Apple Mini-Pops<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Apples are in season! Caramel Apple-Mini Pops are the perfect seasonal treat to make if you are looking for an easier, less messy alternative to the traditional caramel apple. It also makes a wonderful after school snack or after dinner dessert! Just slice some apples, place a lollipop stick into each piece, make your caramel, drizzle the caramel onto the slices, then garnish with your favorite toppings. It is all super easy! Crushed pecans, mini marshmallows, M &amp; M&rsquo;s, and chocolate chips are just a few examples of the variety of toppings that can be used. The sky is the limit!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\">1 big apple (We used red delicious)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\">14 pieces caramel candy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\">3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\">1 cup of each topping (crushed pecans, crushed graham crackers, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, etc&#8230;)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\">2 Tablespoons of lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:12.0pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\">10 lollipop sticks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Directions: <\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\">Slice the apple into medium sized wedges and sprinkle the lemon juice onto each piece to prevent browning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\">In a microwave safe bowl, place the 14 pieces of caramel candy and the 3 Tablespoons of heavy whipping cream inside. Microwave on high for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat in 30 second intervals until the caramel fully melts and looks thick and smooth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\">Place a lollipop stick into each apple piece and drizzle the caramel on top.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\">Garnish with toppings of your choice. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Recipe and photo from: https:\/\/cookingwithlibby.com\/caramel-apple-mini-pops-easy-fall-snacks\/<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caramel Apple Mini-Pops Apples are in season! Caramel Apple-Mini Pops are the perfect seasonal treat to make if you are looking for an easier, less messy alternative to the traditional caramel apple. It also makes a wonderful after school snack or after dinner dessert! 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