Description
Enjoy the nostalgic joy of homemade candy apples, a perfect treat for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
- Apples (such as Granny Smith or Fuji)
- Granulated Sugar
- Corn Syrup
- Water
- Food Coloring (Optional)
- Toppings (Optional, such as sprinkles, crushed nuts, or chocolate)
Instructions
- Prep your apples: Wash the apples thoroughly and dry them. Insert wooden skewers into each apple.
- Prepare your baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the candy coating: In a large pot, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat on medium until it boils, stirring occasionally.
- Monitor the temperature: Use a candy thermometer to check that the mixture reaches 300°F.
- Add color (optional): Stir in food coloring once the temperature is reached.
- Coat the apples: Dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, ensuring an even coating, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Let cool: Allow the candy apples to cool completely until the coating hardens.
Notes
Work quickly when coating the apples to ensure a smooth finish. Store in a cool, dry place.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg