Description
A playful twist on classic candy apples, featuring tropical flavors and an eye-catching presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- Firm apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Fuji)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Blue raspberry flavored candy melts
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- Lollipop sticks or wooden skewers
- Candy thermometer
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Wash and Dry: Clean the apples thoroughly to remove any wax and ensure they are completely dry.
- Insert Sticks: Push lollipop sticks into the stem end of each apple, ensuring they are secure.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Cook: Allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage).
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract.
- Dip and Coat: Quickly dip each apple into the hot syrup, ensuring they are completely covered.
- Set on Parchment: Place the dipped apples on parchment paper to allow them to cool and harden.
- Melt Candy Coating: Melt blue raspberry candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments until smooth.
- Drizzle: Use a spoon to drizzle the melted candy over the hardened candy coating for a wave effect.
- Sprinkle Coconut: Immediately sprinkle shredded coconut on top to represent the ocean waves.
Notes
Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Avoid refrigeration as it may cause the coating to become sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg