These Homemade Candy Coated Apples are a fun treat idea that is especially popular during the fall season.
Made with fresh apples with sticks in the center, these tasty treats are the perfect combination of apples and lollipops.
What you will read about in this recipe.
What are candy coated apples?
Candy coated apples are simply apples that have been coated with hard candy.
I like how shiny and colorful these apple are.
Have you tried my Favorite Apple Pie Bars Recipe?
Those apple pie bars are sweet and spicy baked apples on a buttery crust and topped with a vanilla glaze.
Both this recipe for candy apples and that recipe for apple pie bars are tasty ideas that can be made with apples.
To make this recipe you will need candy apple sticks. You can find candy apple sticks here.
Why we love candy apples.
This is a relatively simple recipe for turning a regular apple into something special.
The candy coated apples are also tasty.
Here is what else we like about this recipe.
- This is a great way to turn a basic apple into something colorful and pretty.
- It takes just five basic ingredients to make this recipe.
- Candy apples are a fun alternative to the usual caramel coated apple.
- You can make this recipe in about 15 minutes.
- Tie a bow on the apple stick to make this a great gift idea.
- Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding fall sprinkles or drizzled chocolate on top.
Ingredients needed to make homemade candied apples.
- Apples. Your apples should be cleaned and dried.
- Sugar. Regular granulated sugar is essential to making the hard candy coating.
- Light Corn Syrup. Makes the coating hard and shiny.
- Water. Needed to bring the ingredients to a boil.
- Red Food Coloring. For that wonderful red color.
Tips for making the best candy apples.
When selecting apples, use fresh apples that intact, flat on the bottom, and have been washed and dried (remove debris, wax, stickers etc). Tart and firm apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) work especially well as they balance out the sweet coating.
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More helpful tips for you.
- Using a candy thermometer is essential to the success of this recipe. I recommend that you use one so that your candy coating can properly set.
- Take precautions as needed when working with the candy syrup as it may be hot.
- Once the candy syrup reaches the correct temperature you will need to work fast and dip the apples quickly.
- Feel free to add sprinkles etc on your apples to decorate them. The best time to do this is when the apples are still wet and before the candy sets.
- You can stir in a teaspoon of flavor extract to the syrup after removing it from the stove
- Lastly, you should allow the coating to fully harden before handling or storing your apples.
How to make Candy Coated Apples.
Prep Time: 5 minutes .
Cook Time: 20 minutes .
Servings :10 apples .
- If you have not done so, prepare your apples as indicated. Then, insert a stick into the center of each apple so that it is firmly in place (image 2). Also, prepare a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- In a sturdy saucepan, combine together your sugar, water, and corn syrup on medium high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then insert your candy thermometer and boil until the ingredients reach 300f this is (the hard crack stage).
- Carefully remove the mixture from heat and stir in your red food coloring.
- Next, holding each of the apples by the stick, one at a time, carefully dip each apple into the mixture, swirling the stick to cover the entire apple (image 3). Then allow the excess candy mixture to drip back into the pan before transferring the apples to the parchment lined baking sheet.
- Allow the apples to cool completely before serving.
Expert Tip 👉 If your apples have a wax coating, dip them in boiling water to remove the wax before making this recipe.
How to store candy apples.
It is best to enjoy these apples while they are still fresh.You can store your candy apples in an airtight (not wrap) container to prevent moisture from affecting the candy coating. Refrigerate the set apples for up to a few days.
You may also be interested in these apple ideas.
- Apple Pie Crescent Roll Recipe
- Easy Candy Apple Pretzel Bites
- Chocolate Coated Cauldron Halloween Apples
- Easiest Ever Apple Dump Cake
- Easy Apple Pie Twists Recipe
- Silly Apple Monster Bites
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Candy Coated Apples
Ingredients
- 10 Apples. -Your apples should be cleaned and dried.
- 3 cups Sugar.
- ½ cup Light Corn Syrup.
- 1 cup Water.
- Red Food Coloring.
Instructions
- Insert a stick into the center of each apple so that it is firmly in place. Also, prepare a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- In a sturdy saucepan, combine together your sugar, water, and corn syrup on medium high heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Then insert your candy thermometer and boil until the ingredients reach 300f without stirring (the hard crack stage).
- Carefully remove the mixture from heat and stir in your red food coloring.
- Next, holding each of the apples by the stick, one at a time, carefully dip each apple into the mixture, swirling the stick to cover the entire apple. Then allow the excess candy mixture to drip back into the pan before transferring the apples to the parchment lined baking sheet.
- Allow the apples to cool completely before serving.
Recipe Notes
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Candy Coated Apples, a simple five ingredients dessert or snack recipe featuring fresh apples coated with hard candy.
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