Candy Apples Made Easy: Nostalgic Treats for Everyone!
Candy apples bring nostalgic autumn flavors to life with a sweet-tart taste and a glossy finish, making them a must-try treat.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- - Candy thermometer
- cookie sheet
- Measuring cups
- - Wooden sticks
Ingredients
For the Apples
- 4 pieces Granny Smith Apples Tartness balances the sweetness.
- 4 pieces Honeycrisp Apples For a sweeter experience.
- 4 pieces Fuji Apples Milder, sweeter flavor.
- 4 pieces Gala Apples Adds a floral hint.
For the Candy Coating
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar Essential for the candy coating.
- 1 cup Light Corn Syrup Prevents sugar from crystallizing.
- 1 cup Water Used to dissolve sugar.
- 1 drop Red Food Coloring For vibrant appearance.
For Assembly
- 1 sheet Parchment Paper Prevents sticking.
- 1 can Cooking Spray For easy release.
- 4 pieces Wooden Sticks Handles for dipping.
- 1 piece Candy Thermometer Monitors syrup temperature.
Instructions
Directions
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Clean and dry the apples, removing their stems and inserting wooden sticks.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and food coloring in a saucepan; stir to blend.
- Heat the mixture to a boil without stirring until it reaches 285°F.
- Dip each apple into the hot syrup, rotating to fully coat, then allow excess to drip.
- Place apples on the prepared baking sheet and let rest for about 15 minutes.
Notes
Optional: Sprinkle crushed nuts on the candy coating before it hardens for extra crunch.