Something Sweet - Candy Apple Bar
A candy apple bar brings a touch of old-fashioned charm to any reception. While the grown-ups wax nostalgic, you can watch kids make fun, new memories as they concoct their own versions of these time-honored treats. And by using locally grown apples, you get another opportunity to bring a true taste of New York State to your reception. Think decadent caramel and delicious toppings like butterscotch chips, chopped nuts, and toasted coconut to top off the good times!
Using twigs instead of skewers, or Popsicle sticks plays up the rustic appeal of this display of shiny apples; well-labeled toppings allow each guest to customize their candy apple to their liking; creating a picture-perfect candy apple is as much fun for children
as eating the delicious finished product.
Having a candy apple bartender ensures that guests can get any necessary assistance, and that the mess will be minimal; rustic birch logs, “trays” made from rounds of natural wood, and topping containers cleverly wrapped with birch bark enhance the fresh, country-inspired look of this dessert bar.
The styling of this candy apple bar evokes a sweet hideaway in the woods, with fresh greenery and other natural props, and seating made from tree stumps topped with thick batting and burlap.
• Don’t just offer one type of apple, serve
up a variety; McIntosh, Cortland, Macoun, Empire, and Red Delicious are all New York-grown—and delicious!
• In addition to a “dunking bowl” of caramel for plunging the apples, offer slightly smaller bowls of chocolate, caramel, and white chocolate equipped with spoons for drizzling.
• Supply a basket of plastic or paper bags and ribbon ties for guests who want to take their candy apples home.
• When using twigs as skewers, make sure there are no sharp edges, especially if children will attend the reception.
