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    Home » Cute Food » School Treats

    Vanilla Fudge Apples

    Modified: Oct 24, '23 · Published: Apr 22, '13 · By: Beth Klosterboer · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

    Personalize vanilla fudge apples for your special teacher. These sweet school-themed treats make great teacher appreciation gifts.

    fudge apples - white chocolate fudge shaped into apples and personalized with messages to teachers

    The school year is winding down and I'm sure many of you are looking for a sweet way to thank your child's teachers for all their hard work.

    These Vanilla Fudge Apples can be personalized with a special message for Teacher Appreciation Week or end-of-the-year teacher gifts.

    back to school fudge apples with personalized messages including, "Thank You Mrs. Smith," "#1 Teacher," and more.

    Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 6th, and we wanted to thank a few of the teachers who have gone above and beyond to help our exchange students this year.

    Although her English was pretty good when she arrived in August, she still struggled with translating math terms, learning American history, and doing vocabulary in English class.

    Her teachers have been so supportive and helpful, and she has gained valuable knowledge of our language and culture, thanks to them.

    teacher appreciation apples made from white chocolate fudge set on a small white cake stand.

    Each apple-shaped teacher's gift is handcrafted from vanilla fudge. I've used this edible craft recipe several times to make Sweet Serenity Stones, Fudge Rocks, Cookies 'n Cream Tombstones, Edible Garden Stones, and Conversation Heart Fudge. I love the versatility of this idea.

    Get creative and customize your fudge apples with a teacher's favorite quote, their name, or class information. If you prefer, you can just leave them plain, wrap them in a cellophane bag and attach a nice note. Either way, they are pretty sweet.

    RELATED: Find dozens of easy fudge recipes at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com.

    Personalized Vanilla Fudge Apples (makes 6)

    Ingredients

    • 1 batch of red-colored vanilla fudge (see vanilla fudge recipe and tutorial, here)
    • use either red confectionery coating and sweetened condensed milk to make the recipe OR use white confectionery coating, sweetened condensed milk, and red food coloring
    • green food coloring
    • corn syrup (to use as edible glue)
    • green taffy (I used Watermelon Airheads)

    Supplies

    • letter embossing stamps (used for food only and cleaned prior to use in hot soapy water)
    • small leaf cutter or a knife or kitchen shears

    Instructions
    making fudge apples using red-colored white chocolate fudge and brown stems.

    Use the recipe for vanilla fudge, found here, to make your red-colored fudge. Take about 1 tablespoon of the red fudge and add a drop or two of green food coloring. Stir, to make brown fudge for the apple stems. Pour the warm red fudge into a shallow dish and allow it to cool for at least an hour.

    Scoop out the red-colored fudge and divide it into 6 equal-sized balls. Shape each like an apple making an indentation at the top.

    Scoop out a small amount of the brown-colored fudge and roll it into a stem. Attach it to the vanilla fudge apple using a small amount of corn syrup.

    personalizing fudge apples using alphabet stamps.

    Use the letter embossing stamps to add phrases to your apples. Simply press the letters into the fudge creating your message. Be sure your letters are facing backward when you look at them before you press them into the apple. Once you press them in, the imprinted letters will be facing forward.

    If you make a mistake, just smash the fudge with your hands, knead it a little bit to soften it up, then re-roll it into an apple shape and repeat.

    adding green leaves made of watermelon AirHeads to the fudge apples.

    Use a small leaf cutter or a knife or kitchen shears to cut out leaves from some green taffy. Use a small dab of corn syrup to attach the leaves to your apple stems.

    fudge apples set on a piece of notebook paper with a pretzel.

    Wrap each apple in a clear cellophane bag and tie it with a ribbon to give to the teachers.

    Storage

    To store, place in an airtight container and leave at room temperature. These fudge apples will be fresh for several weeks.

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    If you are looking for more fun Back to School or Teacher Appreciation Gift ideas be sure to check out all these other amazing food craft and recipe ideas on my School & Teacher Treats Page.

    Whether you want to surprise your kids when they head back to school or thank a teacher for a job well done, these cute school and teacher's treats will score you an A+.

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    Beth Klosterboer
    Beth Klosterboer
    Hi, I'm Beth Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
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    1. Anonymous says

      May 08, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      Hey!I simply loved the idea of your vanilla fudge. I have 12 oz of white chocolate chips instead of 24oz so do I have to use half the amount of sweetened condensed milk to g with it?

      Reply
      • beth says

        May 08, 2014 at 4:47 pm

        Thanks:) Yes, you can easily cut this recipe in half by just using half a can of sweetened condensed milk.

        Reply
    2. Crystal says

      April 30, 2013 at 2:31 am

      Love this for teacher appreciation. You made the best advice list! http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2013/04/best-mom-advice-42913/

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        April 30, 2013 at 3:10 am

        Wow, that is wonderful, thanks so much.

        Reply
    3. Pint Sized Baker says

      April 29, 2013 at 1:17 am

      Using the letters is genius! Love this and i'm sure the teachers will as well! Thanks for linking up at Pint Sized Baker's Two Cup Tuesday Party! I've pinned this! I hope to see you again on Monday Night!

      Reply
    4. Melinda says

      April 26, 2013 at 1:59 pm

      that's is crazy cute! would you please come share this with my #kidsinthekitchn linky http://lookwhatmomfound.com/2013/04/prepping-before-baking-kidsinthekitchen.html

      Reply
    5. The Partiologist says

      April 26, 2013 at 3:47 am

      This has to be one of the most creative apple ideas ever!!

      Reply
    6. sugarswings says

      April 24, 2013 at 11:51 pm

      what a unique and fun idea beth! love your stamps too!

      Reply
    7. Lisa@hooplapalooza says

      April 23, 2013 at 4:28 pm

      ok here's another thing i'll be making on my long to-do-list of your goodies 🙂

      Reply
    8. Kalamity Kelli says

      April 23, 2013 at 2:01 pm

      These are beautiful! You must have the patience of Job!

      Reply
    9. Project Denneler says

      April 22, 2013 at 8:11 pm

      Love fudge. Love shaped fudge. Love teacher treats. Love this idea! Way cool....

      Reply
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