Description
Enchanting candied apples perfect for Halloween gatherings, with a magical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 crisp apples (Granny Smith or Fuji)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon food coloring (green or black)
- 1 teaspoon flavored extract (like apple, vanilla, or almond)
- 6 wooden skewers or sticks
- Optional toppings: crushed nuts, sprinkles, edible glitter
Instructions
- Wash the apples thoroughly to remove any wax.
- Insert a wooden skewer into the stem of each apple.
- Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan.
- Allow the mixture to boil until it reaches the hard crack stage (300°F).
- Add food coloring and flavored extract to the mixture.
- Dip each apple into the candy coating.
- Place the coated apples on a silicone mat or parchment paper to cool.
Notes
Ensure apples are completely dry before dipping to achieve the best candy coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg