Description
This delightful Candied Apples recipe is the perfect spooky treat for Halloween. Featuring a glossy, crisp candy coating with a vibrant red color, these apples offer a fun and festive alternative to traditional caramel apples. Easy to make on the stovetop with simple ingredients, they’re sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering or fall celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 6 small apples (washed and dried)
Candy Coating
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
Other
- Wooden sticks or lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Insert wooden sticks into the tops of the washed and dried apples. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and set aside.
- Make the candy syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, water, and light corn syrup. Stir gently until the sugar completely dissolves to prevent graininess.
- Boil to hard crack stage: Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan and continue boiling the mixture without stirring. Boil until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), which usually takes about 20 minutes. This ensures the candy will set hard and crisp.
- Add color: Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the red food coloring to give the coating that classic candy apple appearance.
- Dip the apples: Carefully and quickly dip each apple into the hot syrup, swirling to coat evenly. Allow excess syrup to drip off before placing the apples back on the parchment-lined sheet to cool and harden.
- Cool and serve: Let the candied apples cool completely at room temperature before serving to enjoy their signature crackly crunch and sweet finish.
Notes
- Ensure apples are completely dry and at room temperature to help the candy coating adhere properly.
- Use dark red or green apples for a striking color contrast that enhances the Halloween theme.
- For extra flair, roll freshly dipped apples in crushed candy, black sprinkles, or edible glitter before the coating sets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candied apple
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
