Description
Candy apples are a nostalgic treat that combines the crispness of fresh apples with a shiny, sweet candy coating. Perfect for fall festivals or family gatherings, these delightful snacks offer a fun and delicious way to enjoy the season. With this easy recipe, you can create candy apples at home and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills. Get ready to indulge in this colorful adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 tsp red food coloring (optional)
- 6 popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Insert popsicle sticks into the stem end of each apple.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir until dissolved, then bring to a boil until it reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
- If using food coloring, add it once the mixture reaches temperature.
- Carefully dip each apple into the hot syrup, allowing excess to drip off before placing them on parchment paper to cool.
- Let the candy apples set for about 15-20 minutes until hardened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg