Homemade Candy Apples
Crisp apples coated in a shiny, sweet candy shell make for a classic and festive treat that’s perfect for fall and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples, washed and dried
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Wooden sticks
Instructions
- Insert wooden sticks into the core end of each apple and set aside on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring, until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in red food coloring if desired.
- Working fast, dip each apple into the hot candy syrup, turning to coat evenly, then set back on the baking sheet to cool and harden.
- Let candy apples cool completely before serving.
Notes
For a fun twist, roll the coated apples in crushed nuts or sprinkles before the candy hardens.
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