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Along with caramel applesand pumpkin desserts, candied apples are ubiquitous with the fall season. More often than not, they get their classic ruby red color from just food coloring, but not here. This recipe calls for red cinnamon candy (like Red Hots) for a delicious and subtle cinnamon kick everyone will love. It's an easy but big upgrade that makes this homemade candy-making project well worth the effort. Are they the perfect Halloween dessert? You bet. Bring them to the spookyparty or wrap 'em up and hand them out to trick-or-treaters for a sweet that's so much better than store-bought Halloween candy.
What's the difference between a caramel apple and a candied apple?
Caramel apples are dipped in caramel.Candied apples are dipped in a bright redcandy coating made from cinnamon candies that get cooked down with sugar, water,corn syrup, and a touch food coloring to achieve that signature color.
What're the best apples for candied apples?
You can candy just about any apple! Granny Smith, Gala, Honeycrisp—they'll all work wonderfully. Granny Smith apples are a bit more tart than the others, so if you like that tart-sweet flavor combination, try using those.
How should I prep the apples?
Before dipping them in the hot candy mixture, you'll want to remove the wax coating. This ensures that the candy coating sticks to the appleinstead of sliding off. To do this, rinse them under hot water, then rub dry with a textured kitchen towel. It's also important that the apples are at room temperature—cold apples will cause the sugar syrup to harden too fast.
How long do candy apples take to harden?
The candy coating will harden as the apples cool on the baking sheet. It happens rather quickly, so start checking after about 10 minutes.
How far in advance can you make candy apples?
Apples can be stored in an air-tight container for up to three days in the refrigerator.
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- Yields:
- 8 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 5 mins
- Total Time:
- 1 hr
Ingredients
8 lollipop or popsicle sticks
- 8
medium apples (any type!), cleaned and dried, stems removed
- 3 c.
granulated sugar
- 3/4 c.
red cinnamon candy, like Red Hots
- 1/2 c.
light corn syrup
See AlsoJewish Apple Cake - 1/8 tsp.
red food coloring
- 1 tsp.
vanilla extract
Directions
- Step1Insert a stick through the stem portion of each apple, pushing about halfway through; set aside. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat withcooking spray.
- Step2In a medium saucepan, place the sugar, 1 cup ofwater, candy, corn syrup, and food coloring. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Insert a candy thermometer into the mixture and continue to boil until the temperature reaches 300°F to305°, about20 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully add the vanilla, stirring well. Let thesugar syrup stand until thebubbling stops. (This will help eliminate chances of bubbles forming on thecoating.)
- Step3Working quickly, dip 3/4 of an apple into the sugar syrup. Hold the apple over the pot, letting the excess drip off. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with theremaining apples. Cool completely before serving.
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