CANDY APPLES

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Traditional candy apples are dipped in a vibrant syrup that's tinted red. This version skips the food coloring, and instead infuses the candy coating with cinnamon and vanilla. If you're worried about your teeth, serve these by slicing them, rather than trying to take a bite, as the candy coating sets to be quite firm. Be sure to start with room temperature apples as cold apples will cause the candy mixture to harden too quickly making it difficult to work with.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     snack, candies, dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium apples (about 1 1/2 pounds total), such as Granny Smith, McIntosh or Honeycrisp, preferably organic (see note), washed and dried, at room temperature
4 (8-inch) sturdy treat sticks
2 cups/405 grams granulated sugar
1/3 cup/80 milliliters light corn syrup
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, or 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or a piece of lightly greased parchment paper. Place the apples onto the prepared baking sheet, and press a treat stick firmly into the stem end, into the center of each apple.
  • In a medium pot, combine the sugar, corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, vanilla bean seeds (discard the pod) or extract, cinnamon and salt. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble at the edges, about 5 minutes - once it begins to bubble, stop stirring.
  • Cook the mixture (without stirring) until it reads 300 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about another 10 to 15 minutes. Leave the syrup mixture in the pot, and cool to 275 degrees. (The mixture will cool quickly; if it cools too much, it can be reheated until fluid.)
  • Working quickly, dip 3/4 of an apple into the sugar syrup, tilting the pot as needed to coat. Hold the apple over the sugar syrup, letting the excess drip off, then transfer to the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining apples, reheating the sugar syrup as necessary. Cool completely before serving.

Pantoja Park 880
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Candy apples are a classic Halloween treat that are always a hit. They're easy to make and can be customized with different toppings. I love making them with my kids and they always have a blast.


Kristal Greg
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These candy apples are the perfect fall treat! They're sweet, tart, and so easy to make. I love that you can customize them with different toppings, too. I'll definitely be making these again soon!


Alex Wacker
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I made these candy apples for my kids' Halloween party and they were a huge hit! They were so easy to make and the kids loved them. I'll definitely be making them again next year.


Sapphire Carter
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These candy apples are a delicious and festive treat. They're perfect for Halloween or any other fall gathering. I love that you can customize them with different toppings, too.


Nontando Happiness
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I've tried many candy apple recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The caramel is perfectly smooth and glossy, and the apples are always crisp and tart. I love that you can customize them with different toppings, too.


yousaf shah
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These candy apples are delicious! The caramel is perfectly smooth and the apples are nice and crisp. I love the addition of the chopped nuts, which add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again soon!


Pluto Burns
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I've been making these candy apples for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect fall treat and they're so easy to make. I love that you can customize them with different toppings, too.


Sumon Kormoker
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These candy apples are a classic Halloween treat that are always a hit. They're easy to make and can be customized with different toppings. I love making them with my kids and they always have a blast.


Jerry White
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I made these candy apples for my kids' Halloween party and they were a huge success! They were so easy to make and the kids loved them. I'll definitely be making them again next year.


Kingbryan Jordanz
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These candy apples are the perfect fall treat! They're sweet, tart, and so easy to make. I love that you can customize them with different toppings, too. I'll definitely be making these again soon!


PRASANTH KALPALLI
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I've made these candy apples several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ab ho gi masti
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These candy apples were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again next year.


My Viral Blog
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These candy apples were delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet caramel and the tart apples. They were also very easy to make. I will definitely be making these again soon!


Brendah Nakatudde
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I followed the recipe exactly and my candy apples turned out perfectly! They were so easy to make and they looked so beautiful. I'm definitely going to make these again for my next party.


Marhaba Auto Glass fix
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These candy apples were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were easy to make and looked very festive. I would recommend using a less sweet caramel sauce next time.


Casper Ede
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These candy apples are delicious! The caramel is perfectly sweet and gooey, and the apples are tart and crisp. I love the addition of the chopped nuts, which add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again soon!


Nabina Bantawa rai
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I've always been intimidated by candy apples, but this recipe made them seem so simple. I was so pleased with the results! The apples were perfectly coated in caramel and the sprinkles added a fun and festive touch. I'll definitely be making these ag


Rovins Shrestha
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These candy apples were a huge hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The caramel was smooth and glossy, and the apples were crisp and tart. I will definitely be making these again next year!


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