Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Classic Red Candy Apples Drizzle, where tart Granny Smith or Gala apples are transformed into a stunning treat. Coated in glossy red candy and finished with a smooth white chocolate drizzle, these candy apples offer an irresistible balance of sweet and tart flavors. Perfect for any occasion, from fall festivals to Halloween parties, this recipe is not only visually appealing but also an enjoyable activity for families to create together. Impress your guests with these show-stopping desserts that are sure to be the centerpiece of your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small to medium Granny Smith or Gala apples
- 8 wooden sticks
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon red gel or liquid food coloring
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 ounces white chocolate
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and insert wooden sticks into each apple.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and cream of tartar; stir gently until mixed.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it boils without stirring.
- At 250°F, add food coloring and swirl gently to mix.
- Continue boiling until reaching 300°F; then remove from heat.
- Quickly dip each apple into the hot candy coating, allowing excess to drip off before placing on the prepared sheet.
- Let the coating set for about 10 minutes.
- Melt white chocolate and coconut oil together; drizzle over cooled apples and let set for another 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (approximately 160g)
- Calories: 261
- Sugar: 51g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg