Description
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of homemade Candy Apples Without Corn Syrup! This easy recipe transforms crisp apples into a festive treat with a glossy, sweet candy coating that everyone will love. Perfect for parties, Halloween celebrations, or just a fun family project, these candy apples can be customized with your favorite toppings like sprinkles, nuts, or chocolate drizzle. Enjoy the joy of crafting this classic fair treat right in your kitchen—all without corn syrup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium-sized apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Food coloring and toppings (nuts, sprinkles, chocolate)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Insert sticks into the apple cores.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, lemon juice, and vanilla. Heat over medium-high until sugar dissolves.
- Stop stirring and boil until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 10-15 minutes.
- If using food coloring, add now. Dip each apple quickly into the hot candy mixture.
- Place dipped apples on a greased baking sheet or parchment paper to cool for 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 63g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg