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Easy Candied Apples

  • Author: joshisbaking
  • Prep Time: 10 Min.
  • Chill Time: 30 Min.
  • Cook Time: 15 Min.
  • Total Time: ~1 Hour
  • Yield: 6-8 Large Candied Apples 1x

Description

These candied apples are the perfect fall treat and come together so easily! Dip in chocolate, caramel, or coat in some nuts to bring to your next gathering. Happy baking!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ~1/2 tsp. food coloring gel (I used red)
  • Optional: melted chocolate, nuts, candy for dipping/coating

Instructions

  1. Prep a large baking sheet with wax paper (must be wax, the apples will stick to parchment) and then grease the wax paper with a neutral oil. I brushed about 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil on the sheet. Poke wooden skewers into 6-8 large apples.
  2. In a medium sauce pan, mix together your light corn syrup, water, sugar, and food coloring gel (I used red for a classic look) until combined. Heat over medium-high heat until boiling (undisturbed, no need to stir) and boil until it reaches 310°F (this can take about 10-15 minutes).
  3. Once your candy mixture reaches 310°F, immediately take the saucepan off the heat and begin dipping/rotating your apples into the mixture, placing each onto the prepared baking sheet after coating. Work quickly as the mixture will want to set up fast, but be very careful as the mixture is also very hot! Tilt the saucepan a little as you dip and rotate the apples to help coat them more evenly.
  4. Once all of your apples have been coated, let them cool on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes to let the candy coating harden. Then you can melt some chocolate to dip them in and sprinkle with nuts if desired. Store at room temperature and best enjoyed day-of. 

Notes

  • While it might seem annoying to need a thermometer to make these—it really is a must to ensure your candy mixture is at the appropriate temperature. That 310°F is going to give you that hard candy, cracking consistency that you want for candied apples!
  • Be extra careful when dipping your apples into the hot candy mixture! Work quickly and carefully to coat them, as it will want to set up pretty fast.
  • Greased wax paper is the best method to not have your apples stick to the sheet. The candy mixture will pull parchment paper right up with it, so definitely be sure to use wax and grease it well with a neutral oil.