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apple dessert recipes that create perfectly glossy candy apples

  • Author: ushinzomr

Description

This candy apple recipe gives you a perfectly glossy, hard-crack sugar coating that shatters cleanly on the first bite — every single time. Made with just 5 pantry ingredients and ready in 30 minutes, these classic homemade candy apples bring back every carnival and Halloween memory you have.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 medium apples, firm variety — Granny Smith or Fuji strongly recommended
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) water
  • 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon extract or flavoring oil (optional)
  • 6 wooden candy apple sticks or sturdy lollipop sticks
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat

Instructions

  1. Set up your workspace before you start: line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Have your stuck apples ready and within reach.
  2. Remove all wax from your apples. Dip each apple in boiling water for 5 seconds, then scrub dry with a rough kitchen towel. Insert a wooden stick firmly into the stem end of each apple.
  3. In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir gently just until the sugar is moistened.
  4. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil without stirring.
  5. Continue boiling, without stirring, until the candy thermometer reads between 300°F and 310°F.
  6. Remove the pan from heat immediately once it hits 300°F. Stir in the gel food coloring and cinnamon extract if using.
  7. Tilt the saucepan to one side and dip each apple to coat completely, letting the excess drip back into the pan.
  8. Place each coated apple stick-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool completely at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.

Notes

  • Ensure the syrup reaches 300°F for a hard candy coating.
  • Wait 1 to 2 minutes after removing from heat for bubbles to settle before dipping.
  • Avoid waxy apples by boiling them briefly before coating.
  • Store candy apples at room temperature, uncovered or loosely wrapped.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 candy apple
  • Calories: 271
  • Sugar: 65
  • Sodium: 3
  • Fat: 1
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 71
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 1
  • Cholesterol: 0

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