Description
Candy Apples are a classic fall dessert that combines the tartness of Granny Smith apples with a sweet, crunchy candy coating. Perfect for autumn gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g granulated sugar
- 120 ml light corn syrup
- 16 drops red food coloring
- 180 ml water
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray, line it with parchment paper, then lightly grease the parchment as well to ensure easy removal.
- Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Insert a long wooden stick into the stem end of each apple, pushing it about halfway through to secure.
- In a heavy-bottomed medium pot equipped with a candy thermometer, combine granulated sugar, light corn syrup, red food coloring, and water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 150°C to 155°C (hard crack stage), about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Once the syrup has reached the hard crack stage, immediately remove the pot from the heat. Allow bubbles to subside for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Working quickly and carefully, dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, rotating to coat evenly.
- Transfer the coated apples to the prepared baking sheet and let stand at room temperature until the candy shell is completely cool and hardened before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to have all ingredients prepped before starting the candy coating to work efficiently.
- Make sure the apples are completely dry before dipping to ensure better adhesion of the candy coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg