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Candy Apples with White Chocolate, Oreos, and Fresh Strawberries Recipe

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Enjoy these delightful Candy Apples featuring Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples coated in smooth white chocolate, rolled in a crunchy mix of crushed Oreos, freeze-dried strawberries, and optional butter cookies or graham crackers. Finished with a vibrant red candy drizzle and fresh strawberry toppings, these make a perfect festive treat or sweet snack.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Apples & Sticks

  • 6 medium Granny Smith apples (or Honeycrisp for extra sweetness)
  • 6 sturdy sticks or decorative straws

Chocolate & Coatings

  • 16 oz white chocolate (melting wafers or candy coating)
  • ½ cup crushed golden Oreos or vanilla wafers
  • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
  • 2 tbsp butter cookies or graham crackers, crushed (optional)
  • Red candy melts (for drizzle)
  • Fresh strawberries, chopped (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Wash the apples thoroughly and dry them completely to remove any wax coating. For stubborn wax, dip them briefly in hot water mixed with vinegar, then dry again.
  2. Insert Sticks: Firmly push sticks or decorative straws into the tops of the apples to make them easy to hold while dipping and decorating.
  3. Prepare Crumb Mixture: In a food processor, pulse together the golden Oreos (or vanilla wafers), freeze-dried strawberries, and optional crushed butter cookies or graham crackers until the mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside for coating.
  4. Melt White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate wafers or candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts or using a double boiler until completely smooth and free of lumps.
  5. Dip Apples: Submerge each apple into the melted white chocolate, turning it carefully to coat evenly from top to bottom.
  6. Apply Crumb Coating: While the coating is still wet, roll the bottom halves of each dipped apple into the prepared crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  7. Set the Coated Apples: Place the coated apples onto a parchment-lined tray and allow them to set slightly before adding additional decoration.
  8. Drizzle Candy Melts: Melt the red candy melts until smooth, then drizzle thin stripes over the apples for a decorative and colorful finishing touch.
  9. Add Fresh Strawberries: Before the coating fully sets, sprinkle chopped fresh strawberries on top to add freshness and extra flavor.
  10. Harden the Coating: Allow the candy apples to harden at room temperature or refrigerate them for 20–30 minutes to firmly set the chocolate and toppings.
  11. Serve: Serve the candy apples fresh and enjoy this crowd-pleasing treat.

Notes

  • Using Granny Smith apples provides a tart contrast, while Honeycrisp apples offer additional sweetness.
  • Removing wax from apples helps the chocolate adhere better.
  • The crumb coating can be customized with different cookies or wafers to your preference.
  • Store candy apples in a cool place or refrigeration to keep the coating crisp.
  • Make sure the chocolate is melted smoothly to prevent clumps on the apples.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Dipping
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/candy-apples-with-white-chocolate-oreos-and-fresh-strawberries-recipe/