Candy Apples

These fun candy apples have a hard red candy shell for a sweet, sticky, and satisfying homemade treat—just like you'd get at a fall fair or festival.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 237 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• cooking spray
• 8 drops red food coloring
• 15 medium apples
• 15 craft sticks
• 1.5 cups water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Remove from heat and stir in food coloring.

Step 3

Lightly coat baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Insert craft sticks into whole, stemmed apples.

Step 4

Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and insert a candy thermometer. Continue boiling, without stirring, until mixture reaches 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads.

Step 5

Holding each apple by its stick, dip into the syrup, turning to coat evenly. Place coated apples on the prepared baking sheet to harden.