Do you have fond memories of munching on candy apples when you were a child? There’s something about these treats that lets you know that fall has arrived, and you can make them yourself this season. So check out this recipe for easy homemade candy apples, and try your hand at them this fall.
Ingredients for Homemade Candy Apples
You’ll need to run to the grocery store to pick up some ingredients. The recipe calls for:
- 12 small green or red apples
- 12 popsicle or lollipop sticks
- 3 cups of sugar
- 1/2 cup of light corn syrup
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of red food coloring
- Candy thermometer
Preparing the Apples
After you get back from the grocery store, you’ll almost be ready to whip up the candy apples. First, though, you need to get the apples ready. Start the process by washing and drying each apple. However, if your apples have a wax coating, you’ll need to remove the wax before moving forward. Put a tablespoon of white vinegar and six cups of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Then, put each apple in boiling water for five seconds. Take them out of the water and dry them so the candy will stick.
Once your apples are ready, you’ll need to stick the lollipop or popsicle sticks inside of each one. Make sure the sticks are firmly inserted, so they don’t fall out when you’re munching on the apples.
Then, take out a cookie sheet and line it with wax paper. Spray some cooking spray and place the apples on it to finish your preparations.
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Making the Candy Apples
Take out a heavy-bottomed saucepan and place it on the stove. Put the water, corn syrup, and sugar in the pan and turn the burner to medium heat. When it starts boiling, use your candy thermometer to check the temperature. Take the pan off the heat when the thermometer reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Then, slowly add the red food coloring, stirring to combine it with the candy mixture. Next, dip your apples in the sugary candy coating. Use a swirling motion when dipping the apple so they’re completely coated.
Then, place the candy apples back on the cooking sheet and wait until the candy is hardened. Once they harden, take a big bite.
These candy apples are so good that they might become your go-to sweet treat, especially this fall. Make a batch or two, share them with friends and family, and get ready for the compliments.
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