Classic Candy Apples
Prep Time
15m
Bake Time
15m
Yields
6 candy applesAbout this Recipe
Candy apples are a classic fall treat. They make a fun kid’s activity and can be individually wrapped to give as teacher’s gifts over the holiday break.
Classic Candy Apples
Prep Time
15mBake Time
15mYields
6 candy applesAbout this Recipe
Candy apples are a classic fall treat. They make a fun kid’s activity and can be individually wrapped to give as teacher’s gifts over the holiday break.
This is a Heritage Recipe
Heritage recipes are culinary treasures passed down through generations, capturing the warmth of family. These time-honored dishes from our bakers are a delicious way to connect with our roots and uphold traditions.
“This was a treat sold at our town festival every Fall—couldn’t wait to get one!”
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Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Parchment paper
- 2 cups Crystal Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- 6 medium apples
- Wooden sticks
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and use butter to hold it in place.
- De-stem and wash apples.
- Put a wooden stick into the top of each apple, pushing it halfway through.
- In a medium saucepan combine sugar, water, corn syrup and food coloring.
- Bring mixture to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to medium-high. Use a candy thermometer to monitor temperature, boiling until 300°F for about 15 minutes.
- When mixture reaches 300°F, remove from heat. Dip apples in mixture until completely coated. Be sure to do this quickly as the candy mixture will harden fast! Put them on the cookie sheet to cool, then wrap in a clear cellophane bag and tie with a bow.
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Classic Candy Apples
Prep Time
15mBake Time
15mYields
6 candy applesAbout this Recipe
Candy apples are a classic fall treat. They make a fun kid’s activity and can be individually wrapped to give as teacher’s gifts over the holiday break.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Parchment paper
- 2 cups Crystal Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- 6 medium apples
- Wooden sticks
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and use butter to hold it in place.
- De-stem and wash apples.
- Put a wooden stick into the top of each apple, pushing it halfway through.
- In a medium saucepan combine sugar, water, corn syrup and food coloring.
- Bring mixture to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to medium-high. Use a candy thermometer to monitor temperature, boiling until 300°F for about 15 minutes.
- When mixture reaches 300°F, remove from heat. Dip apples in mixture until completely coated. Be sure to do this quickly as the candy mixture will harden fast! Put them on the cookie sheet to cool, then wrap in a clear cellophane bag and tie with a bow.