Candy Apple Recipe
Candy apples are a sweet treat made by dipping crisp apples into a glossy, vibrant syrup made from sugar, corn syrup, and water. The syrup hardens into a crunchy, colorful coating, making for a perfect snack or festive treat, especially for autumn gatherings.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Candy thermometer
- Wooden craft sticks
- Cookie sheets
- Parchment paper
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- cooking spray
- 8 drops red food coloring
- 15 medium apples, washed and dried
- 2 cups white sugar
- 15 craft sticks
- 1½ cup water
Instructions
- Grease cookie sheets lightly and insert craft sticks into the stemmed apples.
- Arrange the apples with the sticks on the baking sheets.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup over medium-high heat.
- Bring to a boil, then attach a candy thermometer.
- Let it boil, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 300-310°F (149-154°C) or until the syrup forms hard, brittle threads when dropped into cold water.
- Remove from heat and stir in food coloring.
- Holding each apple by its stick, dip it into the syrup, remove, and turn it to coat evenly.
- Place the apples on the prepared sheets to harden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of vanilla or cinnamon to the syrup mixture.
- You can use green or yellow apples for a tart contrast to the sweet candy coating.
- Be cautious when working with hot syrup to avoid burns.
- Experiment with different food colorings to create custom candy apple colors for different occasions.