Description
Delicious glazed candy apples perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Gala)
- 6 wooden sticks
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- Green food coloring (for optional decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples:
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly to remove any wax coating.
- Insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple, making sure it’s secure.
- Prepare the Candy Coating:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Insert a candy thermometer and increase the heat to medium-high.
- Cook the Mixture:
- Allow the syrup to boil without stirring until the temperature reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). This should take about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until the mixture is smooth.
- Dip the Apples:
- Quickly dip each apple into the candy mixture, turning to coat evenly.
- Allow excess to drip off before placing them on a non-stick baking sheet or parchment paper to cool.
- Optional Green Top:
- If desired, reserve a small portion of the candy mixture.
- Add green food coloring and, using a spoon, carefully apply a small amount around the stick at the top of each apple.
Notes
- Ensure apples are completely dry before dipping to help the candy adhere better.
- For a fun twist, consider rolling the freshly dipped apples in chopped nuts, sprinkles, or coconut before they cool.
- Work quickly when dipping apples, as the candy mixture hardens fast once removed from heat.
- Store candy apples in a cool, dry place and enjoy within two days for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg