Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with homemade Halloween candy apples! These delightful treats feature crisp apples coated in rich, gooey caramel and topped with your favorite sprinkles or nuts. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, making these candy apples is a fun and easy way to create lasting memories this Halloween. Bite into the nostalgic combination of sweet and tart, wrapped in a colorful candy coating that will impress both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium crisp apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Toppings (sprinkles/nuts) to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly, inserting wooden sticks halfway through each apple.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla. Stir until melted and bubbling.
- Cook until the mixture turns golden brown and reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Dip each apple into the caramel, swirling until fully coated.
- Immediately add toppings while the caramel is still warm.
- Place on parchment paper to cool until set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg