Description
Bright and Crunchy Candy Apples are the quintessential fall treat, combining a delightful crunch with a sweet, colorful candy coating. Perfect for Halloween parties or festive gatherings, these vibrant apples are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium firm apples (like Granny Smith or Fuji)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Insert wooden sticks into the tops of each apple.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in red food coloring, vanilla extract, and salt until fully blended.
- Dip each apple into the candy mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place coated apples on greased wax paper to cool completely until hardened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 66g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg