From carnivals to fairs, the candy-covered apple is one of those quintessential festival treats and, along with candy corn, a Halloween staple. Take a crisp apple and swirl it with a coating of rich ...

Pumpkin spice isn't the only star of the show this fall. Orchards everywhere are teeming with apples to pick, and seasonal treats to try, like apple cider donuts and apple pie. But for those who have ...

There is a slightly weird irony to the fact that around Halloween, we tend to look for recipes for seasonal sweets, even as we prepare for an onslaught of candy. My kids are way beyond ...

There is a slightly weird irony to the fact that around Halloween, we tend to look for recipes for seasonal sweets, even as we prepare for an onslaught of candy. But sometimes we just want something a ...

If the purpose of dipping apple slices into honey on Rosh Hashanah is to bring about a sweet year, caramel candy apples offer a kind of extreme dipping. The recipe puts a new twist on a custom that is ...

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it with cooking spray. Set aside. 1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and the (optional) food coloring. Bring to a ...

Caramel apples are a delicious part of fall — but can create a sticky situation. Luckily, there's a way to enjoy caramel ...

There are stories well-planned and stories spontaneous. This tale sits at the sticky-sweet spot where these tacks collide. My editor, Cassie Armstrong, and I have planning calls on occasion to discuss ...

I remember my very first caramel apple. It was during grade school, at a friend’s Halloween party. A bunch of us spent what felt like forever unwrapping bags of caramel candies, then watched as our ...

I remember my very first caramel apple. It was during grade school, at a friend’s Halloween party. A bunch of us spent what felt like forever unwrapping bags of caramel candies, then watched as our ...