Description
Learn how to make the best candy apple bags with this simple and delicious recipe. Perfect for Halloween or a sweet treat anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 6–8 medium apples (washed and thoroughly dried)
Candy Coating:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring
Additional:
- candy apple bags or cellophane treat bags
- wooden sticks or candy apple skewers
- nonstick spray or parchment for drying
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Insert a wooden stick into the center of each apple. Line a baking sheet.
- Make Candy Coating: Combine sugar, corn syrup, water in a saucepan. Boil to 300°F, add food coloring.
- Dip Apples: Coat each apple in the candy mixture, let excess drip off, then place on baking sheet to cool.
- Package: Once cooled, wrap each apple in a bag and seal.
Notes
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor balance.
- Ensure apples are completely dry for proper coating adhesion.
- Enjoy candy apples within 1–2 days of preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Treat
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
