Candy apples have long been a beloved classic, featuring crisp, juicy apples covered in a glossy, sweet candy coating. This simple and fun recipe is ideal for fall celebrations, parties, or whenever you want a homemade treat that’s both crunchy and delicious.
Perfect Candy Apples
Ingredients to make this Candy Apples
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Nonstick cooking spray
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15 wooden craft sticks
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15 medium apples, washed and completely dry
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2 cups white sugar
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1 ½ cups water
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1 cup light corn syrup
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8 drops red food coloring (or more if you want a deeper color)
Red food coloring
Corn syrup
Apples
Wooden craft sticks
Directions
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Start by removing the stems from the apples and push a wooden stick firmly into each one. Lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray and place the apples on it.
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In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Warm it over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar has fully dissolved.
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Turn up the heat and let the mixture boil without stirring. Keep an eye on it with a candy thermometer and wait until it reaches 300°F, that’s the point when the candy will harden perfectly.
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Once it hits the right temperature, take the pan off the heat and stir in the red food coloring quickly but carefully.
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Dip each apple into the hot candy syrup, turning it so the coating covers evenly. Let the excess drip back into the pan, then set the apple on your prepared baking sheet.
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Leave the candy apples to cool at room temperature until the candy shell is completely hard.
Prep Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Cooking: 20 minutes
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Cooling: 30 minutes
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Total time: about 1 hour
Nutrition (per apple, approximate) about this Candy Apples
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Calories: 220
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Carbs: 58g
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Sugars: 55g
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Fat: 0g
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Protein: 0g
FAQ
Can I use other colors for the candy apple?
Absolutely! Feel free to swap the red food coloring with any color you like to match your event or mood.
How do I know when the syrup is ready?
A candy thermometer is your best tool here, 300°F means the syrup will harden nicely for that perfect candy apple crunch.
What’s the best way to store these candy apples?
Keep them somewhere cool and dry. They taste best when eaten within two days while the candy shell stays crisp.
Source: www.allrecipes.com
