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# At-Home Candy Contraptions
The Caramel Apple Maker Lets You Create Classic Halloween Treats

By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-10-24 | Special
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-halloween-treats
References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/the-caramel-apple-maker/) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=82320&PID=5145636&source=cj)

Prepare your own classic Halloween treats this year with the Caramel [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-apple-harvest) Maker from Hammacher Schlemmer. With this handy machine, you can make as many [candy apples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-pretzel-drumstick-decorating-kit) as you want and create the ultimate drool-worthy Halloween treat by customizing the toppings to your liking.

By using this at-home kit, you can involve your children and prepare [caramel apples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-lemonade) together. Even health-conscious parents can let their kids indulge in these treats as they start with a healthy fruit base. With a heating implement built into the unit that stays at a consistently warm temperature, the pot keeps up to 14 ounces of caramel smooth and melted without becoming a safety hazard for your young children.

You can share classic Halloween treats with everyone when you make them yourself with the Caramel Apple maker.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 22% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **At-home Candy Making:** The trend of at-home candy making allows consumers to create their favorite treats with convenience and customization.
- **DIY Food Kits:** The rise of DIY food kits provides an opportunity for consumers to engage in fun and creative culinary experiences at home.
- **Health-conscious Indulgence:** The trend of health-conscious indulgence offers a way for parents to enjoy guilt-free treats by starting with a healthy fruit base.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Home Appliance:** The home appliance industry can capitalize on the at-home candy making trend by developing innovative machines and kits for creating various confections.
- **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage the DIY food kits trend by developing and marketing customizable candy-making kits and ingredients.
- **Childcare and Parenting:** The childcare and parenting industry can offer resources and products that encourage parents to engage in creative and healthy activities with their children, like making caramel apples.

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