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These Aren’t Candy Apples. I Can’t Wait to Try This Clever Substitute!

Since caramel makes pretty much everything better, why should apples get to have all the fun? If you’re looking for another fruit to transform into ghosts and goblins this Halloween, try this clever substitution: pears! Gretchen’s Bakery shows us the easy swap and how to make adorable Halloween treats.

You’ll Need

– 6 Seckel pears
– Two 11-ounce bags Kraft Caramel Bits
– 6-inch lollipop sticks
– Merckens Rainbow Wafer Melting Coins in green, orange, super white and dark chocolate (or your favorite candy melts)

Check out the site for Gretchen’s Bakery for her written write-up of this treat. Have you ever made caramel pears before? What other fruits do you think would be fabulous covered in caramel?

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