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Description
A simple and delicious recipe for classic candied apples, perfect for fall and holidays. This guide provides easy steps to create a sweet, crunchy coating for fresh apples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples
- 6 wooden skewers
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Butter or parchment paper for lining baking sheets
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Remove the stems.
- Insert a wooden skewer firmly into the stem end of each apple.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Cook without stirring until it reaches 275°F (135°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat. Stir in food coloring (if using), vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Carefully tilt the saucepan and dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, rotating to coat evenly.
- Let excess candy drip off. Place coated apples on the prepared baking sheet.
- Allow the candied apples to cool and harden completely, about 30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy your homemade candied apples.
Notes
- For a smoother coating, ensure your apples are completely dry.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature readings.
- Experiment with different toppings like sprinkles, chopped nuts, or drizzles of chocolate after coating.
- Store candied apples at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 70g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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