Candy Apples Recipe
These tasty and delicious candy apples are the perfect homemade candy apple treat.
Ingredients
- 6-8 Red or Green Apples Any Variety
- 6-8 Lollipop or Popsicle Sticks
- 3 Cups White Sugar
- ½ Cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 Cup Water
- ½ teaspoon Red and Black Food Coloring
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon Oil or Flavoring
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples and place sticks into them and set aside.
- Prepare the cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper. Spray with oil lightly.
- Using a medium saucepan place the sugar, corn syrup, water, and cinnamon at medium heat.
- Bring to a rolling boil until crack stage is reached. 300 degrees. ( I always let mine go 10 degrees higher it helps the candy have a crisp snap) if you don’t have a candy thermometer use a cup or small glass filled halfway with water.
- Once candy cooks for approx. 10 min use a spoon.
- Dip into the mixture and let some drop into the water. If the candy hardens immediately it is at crack stage.
- When candy is ready separate half into another saucepan.
- This is when you add the food colouring.
- Dip each apple into candy and swirl.
- Set onto a cookie sheet and allow to cool.
- Decorate any way you want.
- Enjoy! You won't find a candy apple recipe any more simple than this!
Notes
Use medium-sized apples like Fuji or Gala for a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Aim for the "crack stage" (300°F) when making your candy coating, and use a thermometer to be sure.
Add different food colors and flavors to the candy coating for a fun, custom touch!
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 147gProtein: 0.5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 4gSugar: 141gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.3mg
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