Description
Experience the joy of homemade candy apples, featuring crisp apples enveloped in a sweet, shiny candy shell – perfect for celebrations and fall festivities!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 crisp apples (Granny Smith or Fuji)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- Optional: A few drops of food coloring
- 6 popsicle sticks or lollipop sticks
- Optional toppings: Crushed nuts or sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by washing and drying the apples thoroughly. Gather all ingredients and tools.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until dissolved and bubbling.
- Monitor the temperature using a candy thermometer until it reaches 300°F (150°C).
- If desired, add food coloring when the mixture reaches temperature and swirl gently without stirring too vigorously.
- Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes before dipping each apple into the syrup while turning to coat evenly.
- Place dipped apples on parchment paper until fully cooled and hardened.
Notes
- Ensure apples are completely dry before dipping to prevent the candy from sliding off.
- Customize your candy apples by adding spices like cinnamon to the coating or topping with chocolate drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg