How to Make Apple Tealight Candles

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove each apple's stem.

   Simply hold the apple by the stem, either twist the apple around until the stem comes off, don't twist and give the stem a hard pull, or slice out the stem with a craft knife.
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   Step 2: Create the candle holder shape in the top center of the apple.

   Place the tealight on top of the apple and trace around the bottom with a pen or pencil. , Plunge the craft knife into the apple along the traced line, cutting a round hole.
   
   Cut about 1" down (2.54 cm) to create a hole deep enough to hold the candle. , Cutting the X shapes will make it easier to remove the center of the apple. , The pre-cut X shapes should lift easily.
   
   Then continue to hollow out the apple with your spoon.
   
   Scrape around the sides of the pre-cut hole to create a smooth center and base to hold your tealight.
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   Step 3: Cut out the traced hole using a craft knife.

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   Step 4: Cut two “X” shapes in the center of the circle with the craft knife.

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   Step 5: Scoop out center area with a spoon.

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