Description
A delightful treat that adds a pop of color and fun, perfect for parties, Halloween, or a sweet snack at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon food coloring (multiple colors)
- Wooden sticks or skewers
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by washing and drying the apples thoroughly. Insert wooden sticks into the tops of the apples for easy handling.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and divide mixture into bowls. Add food coloring. Dip each apple into the syrup, twirling to coat.
- Place coated apples on a parchment-lined sheet, add sprinkles if desired, and let cool and harden before serving.
Notes
Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Work quickly when coating the apples as the candy can harden fast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 77g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 79g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg