Homemade Candy Apples With Red Food Coloring
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of homemade candy apples with red food coloring. These vibrant treats feature a glossy, crackly shell that beautifully contrasts with the tartness of fresh apples, making them an irresistible choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 8 wooden sticks
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry the apples. Insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple until secure.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Stop stirring once it boils and let it cook until it reaches the hard crack stage (300°F or 150°C). Remove from heat and quickly stir in red food coloring.
- Dip each apple into the candy mixture, allowing excess to drip off before placing on a greased baking sheet.
- Let the candy apples cool completely at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg