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Candy Apples Recipe

September 8, 2015 By Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale 30 Comments

Fall is near which means apple season is upon us—yay! But you know what gets me even more excited than big puffy sweaters, boots and scarves? Halloween. Next to Christmas, it’s my favorite time of year. And it’s also the time of year that I get giddy with anticipation.

 

Candy Apples | Bakers Royale

So to get everyone in the mood I’m sharing this easy candy apple recipe. If you have never made this before, you cannot imagine how easy it is to pull off.

Just a few ingredients, a little patience and a candy thermometer and you’ll be ready to impress your friends this holiday season. And yes, you do need a candy thermometer to accurately bring the mixture to a hard candy stage of 300°F. Anything less and you won’t have that nice, brittle-like coating like when you get candy apples at the fair.

A few tips:

  • If you have ever made homemade caramel, the beginning process of these candy apples are a lot like that. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Brush down any crystals that form with water. Once boiled, do not stir anymore.
  • You can dye these apples any color you like. I prefer the traditional deep red, but purple or black would be great for Halloween.
  • To avoid the candy mixture from being filled with air bubbles, handle the pot slowly and without too much agitation during dipping.

That’s it, now have at it and let’s go Fall crazy! Because you know in the coming weeks, I’m going to go Fall crazy around here.

Candy Apples Recipes

Candy Apples Recipes

Yield: Makes 8 candy apples

Ingredients

  • 8 Fuji apples
  • 8 sticks or popsicles sticks
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup cinnamon Red Hots Candies (or 1 teaspoon cinnamon extract)
  • ½ teaspoon red food coloring

Instructions

Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with butter; set aside. Wash and dry apples. Remove stems and insert sticks; set aside.

Place remaining ingredients in a heavy bottom saucepan. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Brush down any crystals that may form with water. Once boiled, do not stir anymore. Insert candy thermometer and continue cooking without stirring. Bring mixture to 300 F, about 20-25 minutes. Remove pan from heat and set aside for a 1-2 minutes until bubbles subside. Dip and apples into mixture and tilt pan as needed to completely coat apples. Swirl apple over pan to let any excess drip off. Place dipped apples on prepared parchment lined pan and let cool for at least an hour.

© Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale
Category: Candy

Filed Under: Candy, Sweet

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Comments

  1. tieghan says

    September 8, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    I am so with you, aside from Christmas time, Halloween is my all time favorite!!

    AND these apples! OMG that photo. I am dying. So stunning! 🙂

  2. Julie @ Table for Two says

    September 9, 2015 at 3:05 am

    Can’t believe it’s almost that time of year again! These would definitely be perfect for the season!

  3. Zainab says

    September 9, 2015 at 3:10 am

    These look like so much fun!!!

  4. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    September 9, 2015 at 4:17 am

    I think I love Halloween more because of my kids .. before them, I could go either way on the holiday. . but now . . it’s everything! 😛 love these candy apples!!! and love the photo and styling, Naomi. gorgeous!

  5. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    September 9, 2015 at 4:18 am

    I’m not much of a pumpkin person. Apples are what I really get excited for in the fall. So I’m loving these. So fun!

  6. Laura Dembowski says

    September 9, 2015 at 4:31 am

    I’ve made lots of caramel apples but never candy ones. I can’t wait to get to it! Halloween is the best food season!

  7. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    September 9, 2015 at 4:34 am

    I have such a soft spot for candy apples. These look lovely!

  8. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says

    September 9, 2015 at 4:53 am

    These look absolutely fantastic!! I wish Halloween was here now!

  9. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    September 9, 2015 at 5:21 am

    Ah… fall. I do love it. I just wish winter didn’t come right after.

    These candy apples look so wonderful… it’s been quite a while since I’ve had one.

  10. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    September 9, 2015 at 5:24 am

    These are simply GORGEOUS!

  11. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says

    September 9, 2015 at 5:30 am

    Fantastic and I can’t wait for real fall, his crazy heat is messing me up 🙂

  12. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says

    September 9, 2015 at 5:51 am

    I feel like fall officially kicked off with these beauties!

  13. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    September 9, 2015 at 6:03 am

    I am SO ready for all the fall flavors…especially candy apples! They’re one of my favorites. I lovelove this photo and styling! Pinned!

  14. Sarah | Broma Bakery says

    September 9, 2015 at 6:08 am

    Just gorgeous. Everything is perfect together, from the dark backdrop to the rich red to the twig sticks. You’re too good, Naomi!

  15. Maria says

    September 9, 2015 at 8:24 am

    These candy apples look spooky good!

  16. Heather Christo says

    September 9, 2015 at 8:56 am

    I LOVE halloween! We have to try something like this here this year!

  17. Allie | Baking a Moment says

    September 9, 2015 at 9:00 am

    These are perfection! Such a great way to kick off the season!

  18. Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says

    September 9, 2015 at 9:28 am

    These apples are gorgeous, they look like Christmas decorations, so beautiful!

  19. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    September 9, 2015 at 10:10 am

    These have got to bet THE prettiest candied apples EVER! Love it- they are making me super excited for fall! Pinned! Cheers!

  20. cupcake recipes says

    September 9, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Such a great Idea for Hallowee, this dessert is on my mind from now for the next Halloween celebration

  21. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    September 9, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    Love these Naomi! You’ve already got me thinking Halloween!

  22. Michele @ Alwayzbakin says

    September 9, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    SO pretty! I had no idea they were so easy to make! Thank you for sharing. 😉

  23. Bella B says

    September 9, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    Oh sounds good!

  24. Gaby Dalkin says

    September 9, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    the twig sticks are SO perfect! And with these I’m almost ready for it to be fall

  25. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    September 9, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    Eep! Loving all the first of the Fall/Holiday inspired recipes I am seeing. These caramel apples look awesome!

  26. Marla Meridith says

    September 10, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Love these spooky candy apples!

  27. Sommer @aspicyperspective says

    September 11, 2015 at 5:57 am

    Just Gorgeous!!!! Perfect for falling into the fall season!

  28. sneha says

    September 13, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    What a great idea – and so easy – perfect for a weeknight recipe..Love these spooky candy apples! 🙂

  29. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    October 3, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    These are hands down gorgeous – and I’m so ready for all that fall has to deliver!!

  30. Heather S says

    February 23, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    I love these. I am going to be making similar ones but smores version for my wedding. I was wondering about the twigs. Are they twigs from your yard or did you buy them? Thanks!

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