Description
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of homemade candy apples, perfect for any festive occasion. These sweet treats feature crisp apples coated in a glossy, sugary shell that’s not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying to create. This easy recipe allows you to customize flavors and colors, making it a fun kitchen activity for both kids and adults. Whether for a birthday party or Halloween gathering, candy apples are sure to impress your friends and family with their vibrant appearance and delicious taste.
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 flavor (optional)
Instructions
- Insert popsicle sticks into the top of each apple and set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water; stir until mixed well. Bring to a boil over high heat while stirring regularly, then reduce heat to medium once boiling. Add food coloring and cinnamon flavor if desired.
- Boil until the mixture reaches hard crack stage (300-310°F), approximately 15-20 minutes, then remove from heat carefully.
- Quickly dip each apple into the hot sugar mixture until fully coated, then place them on the prepared baking sheet to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg