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How to Make Candied Apples

The classic candied apple is a beautifully colorful, glassy red apple. A lollipop candy coating with lush and slightly sour crunchy apple inside.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 433 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 apples
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (possibly more depending on type)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Wash and dry the apples. Any moisture left on the skin will prevent the caramel from sticking. Insert your stick of choice into the stem of the apple to use as a handle. Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet, set aside.
  2. In a heavy saucepan combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, food coloring and cinnamon (if using). Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. When the mixture comes to a boil do not stir or whisk, only swirl the entire saucepan every few minutes
  3. Allow to boil over medium-high heat for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the mixture reaches the hard crack stage (310°F-320°F).
  4. Remove from the heat and quickly dredge apples in mixture. Set on the prepared baking sheet and allow to set.
  5. Enjoy the same day as making. Humidity can impact the candy coating, preventing it from setting. For best results, make on a cool, dry fall day. Enjoy!
  6. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it went in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 433kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 113g (38%) Sodium 21mg (1%) Potassium 194mg (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 107g (214%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 8.3mg (9%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 433

% Daily Value*

Calories 433kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 113g 38%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Potassium 194mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 107g 214%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 9%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.