Description
These Colorful Sparkle Candy Apples are a fun, festive treat perfect for parties, holidays, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth! Crisp apples coated in a sweet, glossy candy shell and topped with sparkling, colorful sugar crystals will make anyone smile. A vibrant, delicious snack with a perfect balance of tart and sweet!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Gala work well)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 tsp red food coloring (or any color of your choice)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup colorful sugar crystals (for decoration)
- 6 wooden sticks or skewers (for dipping)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Remove the stems and insert a wooden stick or skewer into the top of each apple, making sure it’s secure.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to place the dipped apples on later.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and corn syrup. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the temperature reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Once the candy mixture reaches the correct temperature, remove it from heat. Stir in the food coloring, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using).
- Immediately dip each apple into the candy coating, tilting the saucepan to fully coat the apple. Let excess candy drip off and place the dipped apple onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Quickly sprinkle the colorful sugar crystals over the candy coating while it is still wet.
- Allow the apples to cool and harden at room temperature for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Once the candy shell is set, the apples are ready to serve!
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, you can use multiple colors of food coloring and create a rainbow effect.
- Make sure to use fresh, firm apples for the best results. Avoid using apples with any soft spots, as they won’t hold up as well to the candy coating.
- If you want to add more sparkle, you can also sprinkle edible glitter or additional colored sugars on top after the coating has set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 68
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0g