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A bright red candy apple on a stick, glistening with a hard shell.

Best way to grow 5 Candy Apples

This recipe provides a step-by-step guide on how to make delicious candy apples, perfect for a treat or party.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5 apples
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Candy Apple Ingredients
  • 5 medium apples
  • 5 wooden skewers
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • few drops red food coloring
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • candy thermometer
  • wooden skewers
  • parchment paper
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the apples, then remove the stems and insert wooden skewers into the core of each apple.
Making the Candy Coating
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water, then cook over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Continue cooking without stirring until the mixture reaches 300-310°F (149-154°C) on a candy thermometer, then remove from heat and stir in the food coloring and vanilla extract.
Coating and Cooling
  1. Carefully dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, turning to coat evenly, and allow any excess to drip off.
  2. Place the coated apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them cool completely until the candy shell hardens.

Notes

For best results, make sure your apples are very dry before dipping. You can also add a variety of toppings like sprinkles or chopped nuts after dipping and before the candy hardens completely.