Description
Delicious and visually stunning candy apples perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples
- 6 wooden sticks
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Assorted sprinkles (red, pink, white)
- Gummy candies (e.g., gummy bears or worms)
- Edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples:
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Remove the stems.
- Insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple, pushing it about halfway through.
- Make the Candy Coating:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Continue to boil without stirring until the syrup reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Coat the Apples:
- Working quickly, dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, turning to coat evenly.
- Transfer coated apples to a parchment-lined baking sheet and let set.
- Decorate the Apples:
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the candy-coated apples.
- Immediately sprinkle assorted sprinkles over the chocolate before it sets.
- Press gummy candies gently into the chocolate for additional decoration.
- Optional: Add a touch of edible glitter for extra sparkle.
- Let Cool:
- Allow the decorated apples to cool completely until the candy and chocolate are firm.
Notes
- Use a medium-sized saucepan to avoid overflow when the mixture boils.
- To prevent crystallization, avoid stirring once the sugar has dissolved.
- If the candy coating thickens while dipping, reheat gently until fluid again.
- Customize decorations with your favorite candies and colors for different occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple