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Description
A simple and delicious recipe for making classic candied apples at home. Perfect for fall or Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples
- 6 wooden popsicle sticks or skewers
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Remove the stems. Insert a stick firmly into the stem end of each apple.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Cook over medium-high heat without stirring, until the mixture reaches 300-310°F (149-154°C) on a candy thermometer. This is the hard crack stage.
- Remove from heat. Stir in food coloring, vanilla extract, and cinnamon if using. Be careful, the mixture will bubble.
- Quickly and carefully dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, tilting the pan to coat evenly. Let excess drip off.
- Place coated apples on the prepared baking sheet.
- Let the candied apples cool completely until the candy shell hardens.
Notes
- Ensure apples are very dry to allow the candy coating to adhere properly.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature.
- Work quickly once the candy reaches temperature, as it will start to set.
- Allow apples to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: Approximately 400-500 (will vary based on apple size and exact ingredient amounts)
- Sugar: Approximately 80-100g
- Sodium: Less than 5mg
- Fat: Less than 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 100-120g
- Fiber: Approximately 3-4g
- Protein: Less than 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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