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Easy Candied Apples

Easy Candied Apples

This easy candy apples recipe is a fabulous last minute Halloween treat, and any fun day treat! They are super easy, sweet, a classic and a favorite for all ages! Made without Corn Syrup so it's better for you!

Course Dessert, holidays, Picnic
Cuisine American, USA
Keyword Apple recipe, Candy Apples, Candy Apples Recipe, Candy apples red, candy Apples without Corn Syrup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 8 apples
Calories 192 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 8 apples
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar or 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons food coloring red

Instructions

  1. Wash and pat dry your apples. Place a wooden stick or tree stick in the middle of each apple reaching as deep as you along the length of the apple.
  2. Make sure the apple is firmly attached to that stick.
  3. Place the apples on a parchment paper.
  4. In a medium to small pot, add the ingredients all together and place on medium high heat until it starts to boil.
  5. At that point lower the heat to medium and place a candy/oil thermometer in the pot.
  6. Allow the sugar to boil gently for approximately 12 mins until the thermometer registers hard crack stage or 300 degrees F.
  7. Remove from the heat and immediately begin dipping the apples.
  8. Tilt the pan to make dipping easier. Dip one apple at a time swirling around the sugar mixture and hold each apple onto of the pan so that any excess sugar drops.
  9. Place the cited apple on the parchment paper and repeat with the remaining apples.
  10. If the sugar mixture begins to harden or thicken up, place it back on the heat for a few seconds until it becomes runny again.
  11. Allow the apples to cool for at least 30 mins to an hour. Remove from the parchment and serve.

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Recipe Notes

  • Start with your favorite type of apples. Wash and dry the apples well.
  • Have a candy/oil thermometer.
  • Watch your pot very well, and make sure to turn off the heat the exact temperature.
  • When dipping the apples, always allow excess coating to drip.
  • Place coated apples over parchment paper to avoid sticking.
  • Wait for at least 40 mins for the coating to set before eating.
  • Store candy apples i the fridge, well covered and in a box lined with parchment paper to avoid sticking.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Candied Apples
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 195mg6%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 44g49%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 98IU2%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.