Description
Indulge in the charm of fall with this Easy Candy Apple Recipe, perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With just three simple ingredients and 30 minutes of your time, you can create stunning candy-coated apples that are both a delicious treat and a festive decoration. The shiny, sweet coating adds a delightful crunch to crisp apples, making them an irresistible favorite for kids and adults alike. Elevate your celebrations with these versatile and customizable treats that can be adorned with your choice of toppings. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a quiet night in, these homemade candy apples will surely bring joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- 8 small-medium apples
Instructions
- Insert wooden sticks into the stems of each apple and set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat it with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan over high heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.
- Stir in red food coloring and insert a candy thermometer. Boil until reaching Hard Crack stage (300-310°F), about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit briefly before dipping each apple into the mixture.
- Transfer coated apples onto the prepared baking sheet and allow them to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 56g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg