Apples are a versatile medium for decorative crafts. They keep for a long time, longer if kept cool, and their iconic appearance will enliven your fall table.

Here, a circular hole has been carved into the top of an apple to fit a votive candle. For an exact measurement, turn your apple top-side down and press it into a votive that has been burned down enough to expose the rim. The edge will cut a mark into the apple, giving you a guide along which to cut.

You can also tuck fragrant herbs or cinnamon sticks into your cut, securing them between the side of the candle and the apple.

A fun idea for your table is to create a bobbing-for-apples centerpiece by floating your apple votives in a bucket of water. If you try this, test-float your apples before you cut them. Every apple has a different center of buoyancy, so not all of them will float upright.