Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade candy apples with this easy recipe that requires just three ingredients and 30 minutes to prepare. Perfect for autumn gatherings, Halloween parties, or a sweet treat at home, these candy apples are sure to impress with their vibrant color and irresistible crunch. They’re not only fun to make but also a fantastic way to create lasting memories with family and friends. Customize your candy apples by adding delicious toppings like nuts, sprinkles, or even flavored extracts for a unique twist. Enjoy these festive treats all season long!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- 8 small-medium apples
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by inserting a stick into the stem end of each apple.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat it with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water; bring to a boil.
- Stir in red food coloring and continue boiling until reaching Hard Crack stage (300-310 degrees).
- Remove from heat, dip each apple into the mixture quickly to coat, then place on the prepared baking sheet to cool.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (130g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg