Description
Indulge in the sweet and crunchy goodness of homemade candy apples with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for parties or a fun treat for the family!
Ingredients
– 6 Organic Apples
– 6 Wooden Skewers, Lollipop or Popsicle sticks
– 2 Cups White Sugar
– 1/4 Cup Light Corn Syrup
– 1 Cup Water
– Red Food Coloring
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Remove the stems and insert a wooden skewer into the top of each apple.
2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Add a few drops of red food coloring for a vibrant hue.
3. Continue to cook the mixture, without stirring, until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
4. Carefully dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, coating it evenly. Place on a greased baking sheet to cool and harden.
5. Enjoy your homemade candy apples once they have hardened!
Notes
– For a fun twist, try adding different food coloring to create a variety of colored candy apples.
– To add extra flavor, sprinkle crushed nuts or sprinkles on the apples before the candy coating sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg