This easy but extremely delicious healthier caramel candy apple recipe is a scrumptious treat that both kids and adults will love. These salted caramel popcorn apples will make the perfect kids party treat.
Ingredients
1 cup pitted Medjool dates, about 12
1/2 cup tahini
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
2 tbsps coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
6 small red apples
6 Paddle Pop sticks
Cobs Natural Sea Salt Popcorn
Method
Grease and line a tray for the apples
Use a food processor to combine all of the ingredients, except for the apples and popcorn. Pulse until it forms a smooth paste, adding a tablespoon of warm water at a time until reaching a thick but slightly runny consistency. It will slightly harden on cooling
Chop the top off the apples, removing about 1/2cm, to allow the apple to stand flat. While apples are sitting flat, push the Paddle Pop half way through the apple
Pour the date caramel mixture into a small, deep bowl. Dip each apple into the caramel, coating all over. Press onto apple to help coat evenly
Then, roll the date-covered apples in Cobs Natural Sea Salt popcorn. Place upright onto tray and repeat with remaining apples. Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to one hour to set
