Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch and sweetness of Homemade Candy Apples, perfect for festive occasions or simply as a fun dessert that everyone will love. These treats feature a glossy, cinnamon-spiced candy shell that enhances the natural flavor of fresh apples, making them a visually stunning addition to any dessert table. With simple ingredients and an easy-to-follow method, you can create these charming sweets at home, ideal for sharing with friends or giving as gifts. Whether you’re preparing for a fall festival, Halloween party, or family gathering, these homemade delights are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Wooden sticks
Instructions
- Insert wooden sticks into the top of each washed and dried apple. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and cinnamon. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil without stirring until reaching 300°F (hard crack stage).
- If desired, stir in red food coloring before removing from heat.
- Quickly dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, turning to coat evenly.
- Place coated apples on the greased baking sheet and allow them to cool until set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg