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 ...

I can’t help but feel nostalgic whenever I bite into a candy apple. Its shiny, red coating instantly brings back memories of my childhood. I always enjoyed them on more than one occasion, from the ...

1. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Wipe the apples with a warm, damp kitchen towel. Let them air dry. Place the sticks or small tree branches in the apples. 2. In a medium ...

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 dip it in a pot of molten sugar ...

There are plenty of iconic fall desserts, but only one really provides all the cuteness, crunch, and cheer that make autumn the coziest season of the year: Candy apples! But what are candy apples, ...

Alex Guarnaschelli is an Iron Chef, Food Network celebrity chef, author of Old-School Comfort Food and the executive chef at New York City’s Butter restaurants. Read her PEOPLE.com blog every Tuesday ...

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 ...

These candied apples call for nothing more than maple syrup and the apples. Simply cook a pot of syrup until it reaches 248 degrees, or “firm-ball” stage. Simple as this sounds, give yourself plenty ...