A flotilla of apples bobbing in a steel tub evokes memories of childhood and headlong plunges into icy water. But carved into holiday candleholders, these apple votives are a prize for the eyes alone, their flames a promise of warmth. 

Tools and Materials
Similar steel tub (C-50), $38.90, from Bevo Works
Apples
Tea lights
Paring knife
Lemon juice

Apple Votives How-To
Every apple will float differently, so see how they balance in water before marking their topsides with a dot. 

1. Place the tea light over the dot, and trace around its circumference with a paring knife, inserting the knife vertically as deep as the tea light is tall. 

2. Set aside the light, cut the circle into sections, and scoop them out with a spoon. 

3. Squeeze lemon juice onto the cut surface to keep the apple from turning brown, and insert a tea light. Repeat with remaining apples.