Description
A candy apple is a sweet treat made by coating an apple in a hard candy shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly.
- Insert a stick into the top of each apple.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in food coloring and vanilla.
- Dip each apple into the candy mixture, coating evenly.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best results.
- Ensure apples are dry for better candy adherence.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candy apple, dessert, sweet treat