Description
Delicious and visually stunning candy apples with a marbled effect, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium-sized green apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- White food coloring
- Gel food coloring (blue, green)
- Wooden sticks or twigs for decoration
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the apples to remove any wax coating. Insert a wooden stick or twig into the top of each apple.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Attach a candy thermometer and continue to cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 302°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and a few drops of white food coloring to the hot candy mixture. Divide the mixture into separate bowls if desired, or use one for a simpler process. Add different gel food coloring to each bowl and swirl gently with a toothpick to create a marbled effect.
- Working quickly, dip each apple into the candy mixture, twisting to cover completely. Allow excess to drip off before placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet to harden. If using one bowl, drag the apple through different colors to achieve the marble look.
- Let the coated apples sit at room temperature until the candy hardens completely.
Notes
- Ensure apples are completely dry before coating to prevent the candy from sliding off.
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy; the temperature must be precise for a proper candy coating.
- If the mixture begins to harden while coating, gently reheat the mixture over low heat until it liquefies again.
- Experiment with different color combinations for vibrant effects.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy-making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg