Description
Delicious Rainbow Candy Apples are a fun and festive treat that adds color and joy to any occasion. These vibrant candy-coated apples are not only visually stunning but also an easy-to-make dessert that engages kids in the kitchen. Perfect for parties, holidays, or just a sweet weekend project, these apples can be customized with various colors and toppings to suit your theme. Imagine a platter filled with glossy, colorful apples that will draw everyone’s attention! Follow this simple recipe to create delightful treats that taste as good as they look.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Fuji)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (red, yellow, blue, green, purple)
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Insert skewers or popsicle sticks into the tops.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Attach a candy thermometer.
- Allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- If using multiple colors, divide the syrup into bowls and mix in food coloring.
- Dip each apple into the syrup quickly, coating evenly. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- While still warm, add sprinkles before the coating hardens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 68g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg