Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Shiny Red Candy Apples, the quintessential treat for fall festivities and Halloween celebrations. With their vibrant gloss and sweet, crunchy coating, these candy apples are visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for parties or a fun family activity, this classic recipe offers a delightful contrast between the crisp apple and its hard candy shell, making it a favorite among both kids and adults. Prepare to impress your guests with these stunning desserts that add an element of fun and festivity to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium firm apples (Granny Smith or Fuji)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 6 wooden sticks or skewers
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry apples; remove wax by dipping in boiling water for 5 seconds.
- Insert wooden sticks into the cores of each apple.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until dissolved, then boil without stirring.
- Cook until syrup reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in red food coloring and vinegar.
- Dip each apple into the hot syrup, rotating to coat completely. Allow excess syrup to drip off.
- Place coated apples on parchment paper to cool for about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (100g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 51g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg