Candy Apple Recipe: Delight in Homemade Sweetness!
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A delightful homemade candy apple recipe that brings sweetness to any occasion.
- Author: Isabella
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Fuji)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Wooden sticks or skewers
- Parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Remove any stems and insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple, pushing it about halfway through.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Once dissolved, stop stirring and allow the mixture to boil until it reaches the hard crack stage (300°F on a candy thermometer), about 10-15 minutes.
- If using, add the red food coloring and vanilla extract once the mixture reaches the desired temperature. Stir gently to combine.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for a minute. Dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, swirling to coat evenly.
- Allow excess candy to drip off before placing the apples on parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to cool completely.
- Let the candy apples sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving to ensure the coating hardens.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try rolling the coated apples in crushed nuts, sprinkles, or coconut before they harden.
- Experiment with different food coloring to create a variety of candy apple colors for special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 78g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg