What are the best apples for candied apples?

What're the best apples for candied apples? You can candy just about any apple! Granny Smith, Gala, Honeycrisp —they'll all work wonderfully. Granny Smith apples are a bit more tart than the others, so if you like that tart-sweet flavor combination, try using those.

How long will candied apples last?

Refrigerated candy apples can last for up to two weeks before they should be discarded. If you remove an apple from the refrigerator and it is brown when cut open, unfortunately that means that the apples have gone bad. You should throw them away immediately to prevent any foodborne illness.

How far in advance can you make candy apples?

Candied apples will last about 3 days in the refrigerator . You'd think they'd last longer (aren't they just apples coated in sugar?) but the hole made by the wooden stick causes them to degrade faster, limiting their shelf life. Store them in an airtight container to keep the sugar coating as crisp as possible.

How long do you soak apples to clean them?

Use the baking soda technique by mixing 1 teaspoon of soda in 2 cups of water and leaving apples to soak for 15 minutes .

What do you soak apples in before baking?

To use this method to prevent apples from turning brown, create a water bath for your apple slices with a ratio of 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup of water . Soak the apple slices for 3 to 5 minutes, then drain and rinse them. This simple step should keep your apples from browning for several hours.

What is the healthiest apple to eat?

Red Delicious Apples They've got more polyphenolic compounds than most other apples, with most of the nutrition in the skin – so be sure not to peel them before chowing down. Red Delicious apples contain more anthocyanidins that provide their color and powerful antioxidants.

What is the tastiest apple in the world?

Honeycrisp, Jazz, Fuji: These are the 10 best-rated apple varieties in the world Honeycrisp ... Mila Zagoras Piliou ... Firiki Piliou ... Maçã Bravo de Esmolfe ... Fuji Apples ... Granny Smith Apples ... McIntosh Apples ... Idared Apples More items... Aug 18, 2023

What can I wrap candy apples in?

One terrific option that is hard to turn down is candy apples protected in plastic bags . It helps keep the apples from sticking to one another and promotes a feeling of cleanliness to the recipient.

Can I leave candy apples out overnight?

" Under no circ*mstances should consumers eat caramel-covered apples that have not been kept stored at refrigerated temperatures ," said Luke LaBorde, Casida Development Professor for Food Safety in the Department of Food Science.

Where is the best place to store candy apples?

That's where a simple yet remarkably effective trick comes into play -- storing your caramel apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator . This method ensures that these seasonal treasures remain crunchy, flavorful, and ready to delight your taste buds for up to three weeks.

Why are my candy apples melting?

my hardened candied apples keep melting in the fridge, how can i prevent this? Stop putting them in the fridge. It's too humid in there .

Do you need to rinse apples?

Before you bite into that yummy autumn apple, make sure you give it a good scrub . Got to remove those pesky pesticides. (Apples are all the way up there at No. 4 on EWG's "Dirty Dozen," part of the consumer group's 2017 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce.)

Do you have to clean apples before dipping in chocolate?

Wash apples, then dry completely . (Note: In order for the chocolate to stick to the apples, the apples need to be well chilled before washing, drying and dipping in the melted chocolate.) Cover plate with parchment; spray with cooking spray. Insert wooden pop stick into stem end of each apple.

Easy Candy Apple Recipe // Video (2024)

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by Kellie August 16, 2023

A fall must have, sweet and shiny red….this Easy Candy Apple recipe is simple and fun. Just like the apples you used to get at your local fair, they’re the best bite of the season and made with just a few pantry ingredients!

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Candy Apples

Fall is in the air and all I can think about is piles of apples and all the apple desserts I have on my list to check off. It’s like my own personal fall bucket list and I fully intend on making it all the way through this year since all we have is time.

First up….Homemade Candy Apples! They’re sweet and tart and totally fun for the fall season. And they’re a cinch to make in about 30 minutes.

Kids love to help make them and you can color them just about any shade of the rainbow you want. I went with a classic RED Candy Apple because that’s what I remember from my childhood.

What are Candy Apples?

If you’ve never tried a Candy Apple, you’re in for a tasty surprise. Unlike a Caramel Apple, Candied Apples have a hard, sweet candy coating similar to a Jolly Rancher.

It’s like a lollipop on a stick but with a healthy treat inside. Tart, juicy apples are dipped in melted sugar to achieve the candy shell and allowed to cool on a baking sheet until ready to eat.

The whole process takes only 30 minutes!

They’re fun, easy and certainly festive. And….I must mention….a little tough to eat. While the kids like to lick away like a giant lollipop because, frankly, it’s almost impossible to bite into one, I like to cut them up and snack on them that way. A much better way to preserve your teeth.

How to Make Candy Apples

Making Candy Apples is super simple to do. Here’s how to make them:

Wash the apples and remove the stem by twisting until it pops off. (If your apples are coated in wax, give them a quick dunk in boiling water to melt off the wax.)
Insert the sticks into the stem end of the apple.
Stir the sugar, corn syrup and water together in a saucepan.
Boil the sugar mixture until hard crack stage (300˚F on a candy thermometer)
Color by adding a few drops of food dye, stir.
Dip the apples in the sugar syrup to coat and allow the excess to drip off.
Cool the apples on a baking sheet lined with cooking spray coated parchment or a silicone baking mat.
Enjoy!!!

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Tips for Easy Candy Apple Making

All you need are a few tips for making your Easy Homemade Candy Apple Recipe:

Be sure to boil your sugar mixture until the HARD CRACK stage. If you pull it off the heat too soon, the sugar will be too soft…more like taffy. Making them even more impossible to eat.
When you add the food coloring (and you can color your apples black, purple, fuscia…it’s up to you), be careful because the sugar will bubble a bit more angrily.
If your apples are not freshly picked and purchased at a grocery store, give them a quick dunk in boiling water for 1-2 seconds to melt off any wax that may be on the apples. The wax keeps the sugar from adhering to the apple.
Now….dip away….carefully. The sugar is VERY hot. And don’t forget to coat that parchment with cooking spray.

And if you’re not really feeling like dipping and sticking….you could totally throw together a big platter of these Caramel Apple Nachos!

More Easy Apple Recipes

If you like this Candy Apple recipe, check out this Crock Pot Apple Crisp. It’s super easy and tastes amazing with a dollop of Whipped Cream!

Or try these easy Apple Dumplings or our favorite Apple Fritters!

The Best Apple Pie
Apple Pie Bars
Baked Apples

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Get the Recipe:Easy Candy Apple Recipe

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Fall calls for these easy candy apples made from scratch with just 3 ingredients and 30 minutes!

5 from 16 votes

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Ingredients

▢ 2 cups granulated sugar
▢ 1/4 cup corn syrup
▢ 3/4 cup water
▢ 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
▢ 8 small-medium apples

Equipment

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1 saucepan
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1 candy thermometer
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12 corn dog sticks

Instructions

Insert a stick into the stem end of the apple pushing about halfway through and set aside.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat generously with cooking spray.
In a large saucepan over high heat, stir together the sugar, syrup and water. Bring the mixture to a boil and turn the heat to medium. Stir in the food coloring. Insert a candy thermometer and continue to boil until the mixture reaches Hard Crack stage (from 300-310 degrees), approximately 15-20 minutes.
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Remove the sugar mixture from the heat and allow to rest for a few minutes before quickly dipping the apples in the sugar mixture turning to coat.The rest allows the bubbles to subside a bit so you don't have bubbles in your candy coating.
Transfer to the baking sheet to cool completely.

Video

https://youtu.be/5neDiUPKQes

Notes

Apples can be made up to two days in advance and stored at room temperature.

Calories: 318kcal, Carbohydrates: 83g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 10mg, Potassium: 194mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 76g, Vitamin A: 100IU, Vitamin C: 8.3mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Author: Kellie

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

posted in: Candy, Desserts, DIY, Gluten-Free, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian 41 comments

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41 Comments on “Easy Candy Apple Recipe // Video”

Ivory — October 26, 2017 @ 7:52 pm Reply

I always loved candy apples. These look amazing. Thanks for sharing
Beth — September 11, 2020 @ 9:40 am Reply

These look super adorable and so easy! I can’t wait to make these! My kids are going to love these!
- Kellie — September 12, 2020 @ 9:37 pm Reply
  
  They are so fun to make!
April — September 11, 2020 @ 11:07 am Reply

Candy apples are such a staple fall treat! I never realized how easy they were to make.
Lisalia — September 11, 2020 @ 6:15 pm Reply

These were so easy to make. And delicious to eat. What a childhood classic. Thanks for the recipe.
- Kellie — September 12, 2020 @ 9:37 pm Reply
  
  Thank you so much!
Gabriela Avecillas — October 30, 2021 @ 1:30 am Reply

Almost set my house on fire . Do not walk away. They smelled great prior though lol
- Kellie — October 31, 2021 @ 10:17 am Reply
  
  You definitely can not walk away! 🙂
  See Also
  Classic Cherry Pie Recipe (VIDEO)
Ana Guzman — November 1, 2021 @ 6:48 pm Reply

Is this recipe good for 4 medium apples
- Kellie — November 2, 2021 @ 5:20 pm Reply
  
  It is!
Stephany — December 5, 2021 @ 9:51 pm Reply

easy and delicious candy recipe.
the candy was very sweet but hardens very quickly, be prepared to coat apples quickly. Clean up is very hard.
- Kellie — December 7, 2021 @ 5:02 pm Reply
  
  Sometimes it helps to let the pan soak in hot water to dissolve the candy leftover in the pot. So glad you liked it!
Shysweetsandtreats — December 7, 2021 @ 4:02 pm Reply

I came across you recipe and wanted to try it. If I have and of the candy apple mix left over. Can I reuse it or throw it away
- Kellie — December 7, 2021 @ 4:51 pm Reply
  
  Unfortunately not. The leftover candy will harden so it’s best to just discard any leftover.
- Lesley — August 5, 2022 @ 1:26 am Reply
  
  I would pour the left over on another sheet that is sprayed with cooking spray and let cool. That will make homemade hard candy. I always add candy flavoring to my recipe, so I will have a flavored hard candy to suck on later
  - Kellie — August 5, 2022 @ 8:37 pm Reply
    
    That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing!
    - Sabrina Gore — October 27, 2022 @ 11:44 am Reply
      
      Can I double this recipe?
      - Kellie — October 27, 2022 @ 3:40 pm
        
        You sure can! Just be sure to allow the candy mixture sit for a couple minutes before dipping your apples to help prevent bubbles from forming.
Paula Huling — January 11, 2022 @ 4:42 pm Reply

Excellent!
Add some flavor and make your own hard candy with the left over sauce.
- Kellie — January 11, 2022 @ 7:48 pm Reply
  
  Great idea!
Allyson Zea — September 20, 2022 @ 9:39 am Reply

I am so excited to try this out with my kids this fall! Thank you for the simple to follow instructions!
john monyatsi — October 6, 2022 @ 3:31 pm Reply

Intending to live a healthy lifestyle.
- Kellie — October 7, 2022 @ 6:13 pm Reply
  
  Good for you! We like to treat ourselves sometimes.
Daniel — October 24, 2022 @ 6:47 am Reply

How is clean up? Think of using a disposable pan.
- Kellie — October 25, 2022 @ 4:28 pm Reply
  
  Clean up is easy, it dissolves with hot water and soap.
Leola Dallaire — October 31, 2022 @ 10:47 am Reply

Curious, if you use 8 apples why does it serve 6.
- Kellie — October 31, 2022 @ 2:44 pm Reply
  
  Hi Leola, that’s an excellent question! Off to go fix that because it’s clearly an error!
shyana — September 12, 2023 @ 10:10 pm Reply

this was great i liked it but i wish we could have scene the product when it was boiling or finished in the pot to see the consistancy of what the sugar should look like, I also wanted to know on the water for the wax do you boil first then shut it off and dip the apples then dry them and set for the dipping candy?? looking forward to your feed back.
- Kellie — September 14, 2023 @ 9:51 pm Reply
  
  I dip them in boiling water and then dry them before dipping in the candy.
Aaron Kane — September 16, 2023 @ 10:20 pm Reply

Can this recipe be cut in half for making 4 apples instead of 8?
- Kellie — September 22, 2023 @ 7:19 am Reply
  
  Yes, you can divide the whole recipe in half. Or you’ll just have a little extra of the syrup.
Aster — September 28, 2023 @ 4:30 pm Reply

Very yummy! I used honey instead of corn syrup which added a bit more sweetness I think. It does get very hot though so be warned in you try to make this be sure that your fingers are out of the way trust me you will be grateful.
- Kellie — September 29, 2023 @ 11:01 am Reply
  
  Thank you for your comment! Yes, honey does work well for this recipe and definitely make sure not to dip your fingers.
dolores Mendoza — October 2, 2023 @ 10:44 pm Reply

Thank you
Thank you gonna make these for my granddaughters Halloween carnival!!
Made them before and they are so easy and delicious!!
- Kellie — October 6, 2023 @ 8:49 am Reply
  
  Thank you! I hope she has the most fun!
Sheila — October 9, 2023 @ 6:03 pm Reply

What can I wrap theses in for a party
- Kellie — October 10, 2023 @ 11:48 am Reply
  
  You can buy candy bags at craft stores and they work well.
Katie — October 21, 2023 @ 1:57 pm Reply

These turned out so good! Candied apples always seemed daunting to me but this recipe was easy to follow with fabulous results. Thanks!
- Kellie — October 23, 2023 @ 7:06 am Reply
  
  Thank you for your comment! I’m so happy you loved them!
Jessica M. — November 11, 2023 @ 1:13 pm Reply

This was a first time experiment for me. I was slicing apples to dehydrate and decided to candy the last 2 instead I had already cored the apples, so I went ahead and sliced them in half. The juice from the inside does prevent candy from sticking a little but only in spots. If eating that day, no big deal. Also, easier for small mouths to eat.
I also omitted food coloring but added cherry flavoring. By the time I dipped the apples, not much of the flavoring came through. (Seems I added to early and it cooked out. )
After coating my 4 apple halves, I added cinnamon flavoring and used a silicone ice-tray to make cinnamon lollipops.
Overall, both apples and leftover candy turned out really well. 🙂
- Kellie — November 14, 2023 @ 8:12 pm Reply
  
  Love the tip for the lollipops! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe and thanks for your tips!