Delicious Candy Apple Recipe for Fun Family Memories
This candy apple recipe is perfect for making nostalgic memories with family during autumn.
Equipment
- - Heavy saucepan
- - Candy thermometer
- cookie sheet
- Rubber gloves
Ingredients
For the Apples
- 6 Large Apples Granny Smith or Fuji are recommended.
- 6 Candy Apple Sticks Specialty sticks or chopsticks can be used.
For the Candy Coating
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 cup Water
For Color and Flavor
- 1 tbsp Food Coloring Gel colors work best.
- 1 tsp Flavoring Extract or Oil Cherry extract is a great option.
Instructions
- Prepare: Grease a cookie sheet with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Wash and Dry: Wash apples under cold water, removing stems and stickers. Make sure they are completely dry.
- Insert Sticks: Firmly insert the candy apple sticks into the tops of the apples.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, mix granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves.
- Cook the Syrup: Boil the mixture until it reaches 310°F using a candy thermometer.
- Add Color and Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in food coloring and flavoring extract.
- Dip the Apples: Dip each apple in the hot candy mixture, turning to coat completely.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the apples cool on a prepared cookie sheet before enjoying.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with chocolate for an extra touch! Store candy apples in the fridge wrapped to maintain freshness.