Ingredients
- 6–8 small to medium-sized apples (cleaned and dried)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- Black gel food coloring
- White, purple, or red gel food coloring (for swirl effect)
- 6–8 wooden sticks or skewers
- Non-stick spray or parchment paper
Instructions
- Insert wooden sticks into apples and place on parchment-lined tray.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir to dissolve, then heat over medium-high without stirring until it reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in black food coloring. Add a few drops of swirl color and lightly swirl with a toothpick.
- Dip each apple into the candy, twisting to coat evenly. Let excess drip off.
- Place dipped apples on parchment paper to cool and harden completely.
- Serve or wrap individually in clear bags for gifting.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or sweet ones like Gala for contrast and flavor.
- Gel food coloring gives the most vibrant and non-runny results.
- Scrub apples well to remove any wax coating.
- Work quickly with the hot candy—it hardens fast.
- Don’t store in the fridge—cool, dry storage keeps them crisp and shiny.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
