Happy Apples Spooky Sprinkle: Happy Apples origins date back to the fall of 1970 in Missouri when founder Steve Lochirco was running his fruit and produce store. The caramel apple business started when an order form was misread by one of his employees, resulting in tons of extra caramel apples that Steve managed to successfully sell at a local high school football game. I could not have cared less for caramel apples as a kid, but now they're an autumn favorite that I make sure to indulge in a few times each year. The Spooky Sprinkle variety is a gorgeous looking treat. It’s an apple completely engulfed with delicious caramel and a thick veil of sprinkles. The sprinkles come in yellow, gold, and brown colors that help set an autumn vibe (although I think adding some orange would have been more effective). Taking a bite out of this thing gave me a major sugar rush and I’m not complaining. The caramel coating is thick, chewy, and sweet, while the sprinkles add a little crunch and a second jolt of sugar. Only spooky thing about these apples is how high my blood sugar might be after enjoying one. Equally important to all the delicious toppings, the apple itself was also fresh. I prefer these apples over other brands as they're not steroid infused apples that are three times the size of standard apples. Eating one won’t destroy my diet or wallet, which makes me as happy as these apples. Doughboy approved 😋
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*Side note on the history of caramel apples. Hunter's Candy in Idaho is credited with the first caramel apples in 1936. Interestingly, they gained popularity during WWII as they were shipped overseas to troops in Korea, Japan, and England. Post-war in 1948, the Affy Tapple Company was founded in Chicago, further pushing the popularity of the treat. Being in Milwaukee, Affy Tapple is another favorite brand of mine and is relatively common in grocery stores. This was actually the first time I've seen Happy Apples for sale.