Description
Indulge in the joy of fall with these Easy Homemade Candy Apples—a classic treat that perfectly combines crunchy Granny Smith apples with a glossy, sweet candy coating. This simple recipe is perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family nights, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Granny Smith apples
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the apples, then insert sticks into their tops.
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan.
- Heat over medium until the thermometer registers 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in red food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
- Dip each apple into the melted sugar mixture, allowing excess to drip off before placing on the prepared wax paper to cool and harden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg