Halloween Candy Apples
Get ready to spook up your dessert table with these vibrant and irresistible Halloween Candy Apples! Perfect for fall festivities or trick-or-treat parties, this classic treat features crisp, tart apples coated in a glossy homemade candy shell that can be dyed in any eerie hue you desire. The recipe combines pantry staples like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water to create a perfectly crunchy outer layer, while optional toppings such as sprinkles, chopped nuts, or melted chocolate add a custom touch. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a few simple steps, these stunning candy apples are as fun to make as they are to eat. Whether you’re creating ghoulish red apples or experimenting with other colors, these treats are guaranteed to delight kids and adults alike this Halloween season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Apples (medium-sized, firm)
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Red food coloring (or desired color)
- 6 pieces Wooden sticks
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup Optional toppings (sprinkles, chopped nuts, melted chocolate)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Remove the stems and insert a wooden stick firmly into the top of each apple.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir gently to combine.
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan, making sure it does not touch the bottom. Cook over medium heat until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 10–15 minutes. Do not stir while the syrup is heating.
Once the syrup reaches 300°F, remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the food coloring of your choice.
Carefully dip each apple into the candy mixture, turning to coat evenly. Let excess syrup drip off before placing the apple onto the prepared baking sheet.
If desired, while the candy coating is still wet, quickly press optional toppings such as sprinkles or chopped nuts onto the apples.
Allow the apples to cool completely at room temperature until the candy coating hardens, about 20–30 minutes.
Serve immediately or wrap each candy apple individually in cellophane and store at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3735 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 965.7 g | 351% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.4 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 882.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1170 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
