Description
Classic homemade candy apples with a shiny, hard red candy coating. Perfectly crisp Granny Smith apples are dipped in a bubbling hot sugar syrup mixture, creating a nostalgic sweet treat ideal for fall celebrations or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples
Candy Coating
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 16 drops red food coloring
- 3/4 cup water
Other
- Cooking spray
- 6 long wooden sticks or metal skewers
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment with cooking spray as well to prevent sticking.
- Insert sticks into apples: Push a wooden stick into the top center of each apple about halfway through to create a handle for dipping and serving.
- Make candy syrup: In a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, red food coloring, and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Continue boiling without stirring until the mixture reaches 300° to 310°F on a candy thermometer, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Dip apples: Once the candy syrup reaches the hard crack stage, remove it from heat. Wait 30 seconds to 1 minute until bubbles subside slightly. Working quickly and carefully to avoid burns, dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, coating evenly. Let excess drip off and place coated apples on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cool and serve: Allow candy apples to cool completely at room temperature until the coating hardens before serving.
Notes
- Be very careful when working with hot sugar syrup as it can cause severe burns.
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy to ensure the candy coating sets properly.
- If candy mixture hardens while dipping, gently reheat it to desired temperature.
- Store candy apples in a cool, dry place; avoid refrigeration to prevent sticky coating.
- This recipe yields 6 candy apples.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 562
- Sugar: 80g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 140g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
