As fall rolls in, it’s time to celebrate apple season! If you’re homeschooling or just want to whip up a fun treat, these apple-shaped rice krispie treats are a fantastic choice. My kids love these delightful surprises, especially since marshmallows, candy, and fruit roll-ups aren’t everyday items in our home.

Yield: Approximately 18 treats

Ingredients

• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 10.5 ounces marshmallows
• Red food coloring
• Green food coloring
• 3 Tootsie Roll Midgees
• Green fruit roll-ups

Instructions

1. Cut each Tootsie Roll in half, then slice each half into 4 lengthwise quarters to create 8 stems.
2. Fashion leaf shapes from the fruit roll-ups to adorn your apples.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
4. Add half of the marshmallows and stir until melted completely.
5. Incorporate about 15 drops of red food coloring, mixing well.
6. Stir in 3 cups of Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
7. Remove from heat and let sit for about 3 minutes.
8. Grease your hands or use wax paper to shape the mixture into 9 balls.
9. Insert the stem into each ball, shaping it to resemble an apple.
10. Add the rolled fruit leaves next to the stem, if desired.
11. Repeat the steps with the remaining ingredients to create green apples.

Do you have any other apple-themed treats you make with your children? I’d love to hear about them in the comments below!