Description
Learn how to make the best candy apple bags with this simple and delicious recipe. Perfect for fall treats, Halloween parties, or as a fun gift idea!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 12 small to medium-sized apples (washed and dried)
- 12 wooden sticks or lollipop sticks
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup water
- ½ teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- clear cellophane treat bags (4″x9″ gusseted)
- twist ties or ribbon
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple through the stem area and set aside.
- Make Candy Coating: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil until 300°F, then remove from heat and stir in food coloring and vanilla.
- Dip Apples: Dip each apple into the hot syrup, let excess drip off, then place on a prepared sheet to cool.
- Packaging: Once cooled, place each apple in a cellophane bag and secure with a twist tie or ribbon.
Notes
- Use crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.
- Ensure apples are completely dry for proper candy coating adhesion.
- For gifting or selling, use food-safe bags with flat bottoms and good visibility.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
