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Caramel Apples: A Year Round Profit Opportunity

Caramel and candy apples are often thought of only around Halloween, but they are such a tasty treat, they really can be enjoyed all year long.

Candy coated apples, recognized by their glossy red coating that has a hint of cinnamon, as well as caramel apples satisfy the craving for sweet and salty treats all at once.

Although people associate candy and caramel apples around October or during festival season, the first candy apple was created near the Christmas holiday. A candy maker was experimenting with red cinnamon candy and dipped a few apples into his mix, set them in his display window, and went on to sell thousands each year.

You can easily offer one, or both, of these treats at your concession stand to raise profits. A small warmerwill keep the candy and caramel syrups at a safe temperature for easy dipping, without burning.

Apples at the orchard

Go for the classic caramel or candy syrups, or try a flavored one such as chocolate caramelgrapeblue raspberry, or cherry. Sell the coated apples just as they are, or consider adding chopped peanuts, crushed pretzels, colorful sprinkles, or chocolate chips for an extra special treat.

Serve the coated apples on a wooden stick, and store them in bags, wraps, or plastic bubbles, all made to keep the fruit and candy fresh. When stored in a refrigerator, dipped apples will stay fresh for two weeks.

When making your candied or caramel apples, choose apples that are firm, crisp, and ones that taste delicious on their own. Before dipping the apple in the syrup of your choice, make sure it is free of any wax coating, and rough it up (sandpaper works here) to ensure the sweet coating sticks as well as possible.

Add candy or caramel apples to your concession stand today to raise your profits and give customers a taste of nostalgia.

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