Candy Apples
Candy apples are a classic sweet treat that adds a festive touch to any celebration. With their glossy candy coating and crunchy texture, these delightful snacks are not only fun to eat but also easy to make at home. Perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or just satisfying a sweet tooth, this simple recipe can be customized with different flavors and colors to suit your preferences. Gather the family for a memorable activity and enjoy creating your own colorful candy apples that are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples
- Popsicle sticks or bamboo apple sticks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 6 tablespoons water
- ¼ teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon flavoring (optional)
Instructions
- Insert popsicle sticks into the tops of each apple and set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper and coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir well and bring to a boil over high heat while stirring regularly.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and add food coloring and cinnamon flavoring if desired. Continue boiling until the mixture reaches hard crack stage (300-310°F), about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and quickly dip each apple into the hot sugar mixture until fully coated. Place them on the prepared baking sheet to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (100g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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