Homemade Candy Apples
Classic homemade candy apples coated in a glossy, sweet red candy shell make for a perfect festive treat that’s both crunchy and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples, washed and dried
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Wooden sticks
Instructions
- Insert wooden sticks into the stem end of each apple and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Bring mixture to a boil without stirring until candy thermometer reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in red food coloring and cinnamon if using.
- Dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, turning to coat completely.
- Place coated apples on a greased baking sheet or parchment paper to cool and harden.
- Allow candy coating to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For a fun variation, sprinkle chopped nuts or colored sprinkles onto the candy coating before it hardens.
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