How to Make Candied Apples
Servings: 6
Calories: 433kcal
The classic candied apple is a beautifully colorful, glassy red apple. A lollipop candy coating with lush and slightly sour crunchy apple inside.
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Ingredients
- 6 apples
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (possibly more depending on type)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples. Any moisture left on the skin will prevent the caramel from sticking. Insert your stick of choice into the stem of the apple to use as a handle. Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet, set aside.
- In a heavy saucepan combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, food coloring and cinnamon (if using). Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. When the mixture comes to a boil do not stir or whisk, only swirl the entire saucepan every few minutes
- Allow to boil over medium-high heat for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the mixture reaches the hard crack stage (310°F-320°F).
- Remove from the heat and quickly dredge apples in mixture. Set on the prepared baking sheet and allow to set.
- Enjoy the same day as making. Humidity can impact the candy coating, preventing it from setting. For best results, make on a cool, dry fall day. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 107g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg
