Easy Homemade Candy Apples
Indulge in the festive joy of Easy Homemade Candy Apples! These delightful treats blend the crispness of fresh apples with a glossy, sweet candy coating that will dazzle everyone at your gatherings. Perfect for Halloween parties or autumn celebrations, this simple recipe allows you to create vibrant, eye-catching desserts that taste as good as they look. Involve your family in the fun and customize the candy coating with various colors to match any occasion. Wrapped in cellophane, these candy apples also make charming gifts that are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy making
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Granny Smith Apples
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly before inserting sticks into their tops.
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Attach a candy thermometer and cook over medium heat until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in red food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Repeat dipping for a thicker coat if desired.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet to cool and set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (150g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 75g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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