Description
Indulge in the vibrant world of Jolly Rancher Candy Apples, where classic meets colorful! Perfect for gatherings, Halloween parties, or just satisfying a sweet tooth, these candy-coated apples are a fun and creative treat. The glossy finish and bright hues from Jolly Rancher candies make them visually stunning and an exciting project for both kids and adults. With endless topping possibilities like edible glitter and chocolate drizzle, these candy apples can be customized to suit any occasion. Simple to make and even more delightful to eat, they are sure to become a favorite dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 2–3 bags of Jolly Rancher hard candies (assorted flavors)
- 1–2 tablespoons of water
- Optional: Edible glitter, sprinkles, crushed nuts, or chocolate for decoration
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Remove wax coating by soaking in hot water.
- Insert wooden skewers into each apple.
- Unwrap Jolly Ranchers and melt them in a heavy-bottomed saucepan with water over low heat until smooth.
- Dip each apple into the melted candy coating, rotating for even coverage.
- Allow excess candy to drip off and place on parchment paper.
- Add toppings while the coating is still wet.
- Let cool completely at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg