Delicious Candy Apples: Easy Recipes for Fall Fun
Indulge in the joy of homemade candy apples, a delightful treat that evokes childhood nostalgia and adds charm to any fall celebration. These visually stunning and incredibly tasty sweets are perfect for gatherings, trick-or-treaters, or simply enjoying a cozy night at home. With a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create these colorful confections that everyone will love. Customize flavors with your favorite extracts and make them even more festive by offering various toppings at your next get-together. This candy apple recipe is not just about the taste; it’s about creating unforgettable moments with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh apples (e.g., Fuji or Granny Smith)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon food coloring (gel-based)
- 1 teaspoon flavoring extract or oil (such as cherry or banana)
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Insert wooden sticks into the stem end of each apple.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in food coloring and flavoring extract until combined.
- Dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, ensuring full coverage. Allow excess to drip off before placing on prepared parchment paper.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (80g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg