Description
Delicious and visually stunning marbled candy apples, perfect for parties or a fun kitchen project.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (any variety)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (variety of colors)
- Sticks or skewers
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Candy thermometer
Instructions
- Wash the apples thoroughly and remove any wax coating. Pat them dry and insert a stick or skewer into the top of each apple for easy handling.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Attach the candy thermometer and bring the mixture to a boil. Don’t stir once it starts boiling—let it reach 260°F (hard ball stage).
- Once the candy reaches the desired temperature, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide the mix into separate bowls, then add different food coloring to each bowl to create your marbled effect.
- Dip each apple into one color of candy coating to cover the apple completely. Let excess drip back into the bowl.
- For the marbled effect, quickly dip the coated apple into a second color before the first layer sets.
- Place the dipped apples onto the prepared baking sheet and let them cool completely.
Notes
Store candy apples in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Best enjoyed fresh but can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg