Candied Apples
Indulge in the joy of creating homemade candied apples, a delightful treat that captures the essence of autumn and festive gatherings. This simple and fun recipe transforms fresh apples into colorful, crunchy delights with a glossy candy coating. Perfect for parties, family celebrations, or just a sweet snack, these candied apples can be customized with various flavors to suit your taste. With just a handful of ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have an eye-catching dessert that not only tastes amazing but also brings smiles to everyone around!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 servings (1 candied apple each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 firm apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the apples, inserting sticks into their stems.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, food coloring, and cinnamon. Whisk until dissolved.
- Boil the mixture without stirring until it reaches hard crack stage (310°F-320°F), about 10-15 minutes.
- Quickly dip each apple into the hot candy mixture until fully coated.
- Place coated apples on the parchment paper to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 73g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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