Description
Irresistibly Crunchy Candy Apples are a delightful treat that captures the essence of fall festivities. With their glossy candy coating and crisp apple center, these treats are perfect for Halloween parties, autumn gatherings, or cozy family nights. Simple to make and easy to customize with toppings like nuts or sprinkles, these candy apples evoke nostalgic memories of childhood fairs. Whip up a batch today to impress your friends and family with this sweet seasonal delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Granny Smith Apples
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your apples by washing and drying them thoroughly. Insert wooden sticks into the tops.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves.
- Attach a candy thermometer and cook without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). Add food coloring if desired.
- Dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, swirling to coat completely. Allow excess candy to drip off before placing on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let the apples cool completely at room temperature until the candy shell hardens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 66g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg