Can you believe it’s been a decade since I shared a tutorial for Caramel Apple Slices that went crazy viral and continues to be one of my most popular recipes? A while back I wanted to make something similar for summer, using some edible gold paint and a star theme. I love how it turned out to look like falling stars! And who doesn’t love stargazing late at night after a day of fun in the summer sun!? While I typically cut the apple from side to side (not eating the core, just around it), this time I decided to turn it on its side when cutting and then remove the core with a star cookie cutter. I have made these chocolate-covered apple treats countless times. I even have a blog post with over 10 tips, tricks, and hacks you need to know to help you make them. Below are some basic tips, but I recommend checking out the full post, filled with many more helpful tips. 3 (out of 10) recommendations: Cut thick apple slices so the stick stays secure in each slice. Approximately 1/2–3/4-inch thickness works well. Make sure to pat each apple slice down really well with a towel to soak up any extra apple juice, so the chocolate will stick better and not slide off. Allow some of the dark chocolate melting wafers to drip off the apple slice and onto the stick. This will act as a sort of edible glue that holds the stick and apple together. Be sure to check out my blog post tutorial for 7 more tips. I hope you have fun making, sharing, and eating these Star Apple Slices! Note 1: I used edible paint and a pastry brush (not a paintbrush) only ever used with food. Note 2: You can find a caramel version (caramel apple slices) on my blog too. LTKfoodie LTKSeasonal LTKKids