Description
Delicious Rainbow Candy Apples are the perfect homemade treat that adds a splash of color and sweetness to any occasion. These vibrant apples are coated in a glossy candy shell, making them visually stunning and utterly delightful to eat. Ideal for parties, family gatherings, or as a fun activity with the kids, this recipe is not only easy to follow but also invites creativity. Customize your candy apples with your choice of colorful food coatings and festive toppings like sprinkles or edible glitter. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these beautiful and delicious treats!
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 wooden sticks into the tops.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup over medium heat. Stir until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide the hot candy mixture into bowls and add food coloring to each.
- Dip each apple into one color of candy coating; allow excess to drip off before placing on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- While still soft, sprinkle toppings over each apple.
- Let the apples cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 75g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg