Apple Candles
Fall is just around the corner and who doesn't have fun decorating the house with festive fall colors and great seasonal decorations. Especially around Thanksgiving time when the family and friends arrive, and this easy craft is a quick way to liven up the house and set a great ambiance with festive flames and light apple scents.
You Will Need:
- Toothpick
- Paring knife
- Melon baller
- Votive candles or Tea Candles
- Several medium-size apples, any colors desired
- Lemon juice (Great for keeping cut or sliced apples from turning brown)
Set one apple stem side up. Set the bottom of the candle over the stem. With a toothpick, poke holes around the base of the candle about 1/4 inch apart. This delineates the area to be removed so that the candle can fit into the hole.
Using a paring knife, cut along dotted circle and straight down about three-fourths of the way into the apple. Do not cut through the bottom of the apple.
Using the melon baller, scoop out the core and insides. Trim the opening with the paring knife to smooth any ragged edges. Rub the edges with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Repeat procedure with remaining apples.
Place a votive candle into each apple. You can place the prepared apples in the refrigerator until you are ready to set them on the table. Or try keeping them in a bowl of water in the fridge. This will also help to keep the candles burning longer! Light the candles just before guests come to the table.
TIP: I would recommend purchasing a glossy clear acrylic spray to help preserve your apple candle and give it that extra sheen for your flame to bounce off of!
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