Description
Learn how to make these stunning Sparkle Candy Apples that are perfect for fall, Halloween, or any festive occasion. These sweet treats feature a crunchy candy shell with a shimmering sparkle effect, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
Candy Coating:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon red gel food coloring
Additional:
- 6 small apples (washed and thoroughly dried)
- 6 wooden sticks
- Edible glitter or luster dust (for sparkle)
- Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple and set aside.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.
- Make Candy Coating: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Add Color: Remove from heat, stir in red gel food coloring.
- Coat Apples: Dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, then sprinkle with edible glitter or luster dust.
- Cool: Place coated apples on the prepared baking sheet to harden before serving.
Notes
- Ensure apples are dry for better adhesion of candy coating.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant color.
- Apply edible glitter or luster dust while the coating is still tacky for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
