Candied Apples
Indulge in the delightful experience of making homemade candied apples, a classic treat that captures the essence of fall and festive gatherings. With their sweet, glossy candy coating and tart apple crunch, these treats are not only fun to make but also perfect for sharing with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 firm apples
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Insert sticks into the stems and set aside on parchment paper.
- In a heavy saucepan, mix together sugar, water, corn syrup, food coloring, and cinnamon. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil but avoid stirring; gently swirl the pan every few minutes.
- Continue boiling until the mixture reaches hard crack stage (310°F-320°F), about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and quickly dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, then place them on the prepared baking sheet to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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